2023 MLC draft
The 2023 Major League Cricket players' draft took place on March 19, 2023, at Johnson Space Center in Houston , Texas .[1]
The draft was conducted over 9 rounds via a "snake " format, where the team order is reversed every round.[2] [3]
Out of the total of over 100 players who entered, a total of 54 players were drafted, with another 6 overseas players announced during the draft.[4] [5]
Each team had to mandatorily pick a U-23 player in the ninth round, irrespective of whether or not they selected one in rounds before.[6] [7] [8]
Salary cap [ edit ] The draft had fixed salary caps for each round, with the highest being $ 75,000 in the first round and the lowest being $2,500 in the ninth round.[4]
First Round – $75,000Second Round – $65,000Third Round – $50,000Fourth Round – $40,000Fifth Round – $35,000Sixth Round – $25,000Seventh Round – $15,000Eighth Round – $10,000Ninth Round – $2,500
Draft order [ edit ] Following a randomized order drew held at the Westin Oaks Houston on March 13, the Seattle Orcas had the first pick followed by the Washington Freedom, the MI New York, the San Francisco Unicorns, the Los Angeles Knight Riders, and the Texas Super Kings.[9] [10]
Draft selections [ edit ] Overseas signings [ edit ] During the draft, a total of 6 overseas players were announced.[11] Aaron Finch and Marcus Stoinis , who are set to play for the San Francisco Unicorns,[12] Mitchell Marsh and Quinton de Kock , who are set to play for the Seattle Orcas,[13] Wanindu Hasaranga and Anrich Nortje who are set to play for the Washington Freedom.[14]
These were the squads for each team following the draft.[15]
Squads at the end of 2023 Major League Cricket players' draft
Seattle Orcas
Washington Freedom
MI New York
San Francisco Unicorns
LA Knight Riders
Texas Super Kings
References [ edit ]
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