After basement finish, Orcas look to Warner to lead revival

Last Season's Performance

The Orcas had a dismal campaign, managing just one win throughout the season. Their batting unit failed to perform, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring only 97 runs across six innings.

International Contingent

The Orcas have appointed David Warner as their captain for the season. Warner will be joined by Shimron Hetmyer and Kyle Mayers to bolster their batting unit. Sikandar Raza will make his MLC debut this season, bringing his explosive lower-order hitting and unorthodox off spin.

New Additions

The team has also added Afghan flavor in the form of Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Waqar Salamkheil to their bowling mix. Jasdeep Singh, USA vice captain, was named as their number 1 pick after his dramatic performances in the 2024 season.

Released Players

The Orcas released opener Nauman Anwar due to performance reasons, while Shehan Jayasuriya's exit is perceived to be related to friction with the team management over fitness standards. Shubham Ranjane was also released ahead of the draft, which may be felt soon.

Probable XI

• David Warner
• Steven Taylor
• Sujit Nayak
• Heinrich Klaasen
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Sikandar Raza
• Harmeet Singh
• Aaron Jones
• Gulbadin Naib
• Fazalhaq Farooqi
• Cameron Gannon