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Prominent players headline Super60 USA draft picks
The inaugural season of the Super60 USA Tournament is set to begin August 5.
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Bhavana P - Wed, 09, Jul 2025
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(L-R) Lendl Simmons (Image- Mumbai Indians), Varun Aaron (Image- Gujarat Titans), Martin Guptill (Image- Kolkata Knight Riders), and Wayne Parnell (Image- Wikipedia) /
The player draft for the inaugural Super60 USA Tournament was held on July 4, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in American cricket.
With eight pre-signings already confirmed, each of the tournament’s six franchises were allowed to select between seven and ten additional players to complete their squads.
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The draft attracted an impressive blend of international icons and domestic talent. Among the standout picks were New Zealand opener Martin Guptill, South African pacer Wayne Parnell, Indian quick Varun Aaron, and West Indies veteran Lendl Simmons.
LA Strikers, who had already secured the services of Aaron Finch, Isuru Udana, and Ben Dunk, added further depth by bringing in all-rounder Gurkeerat Mann, wicketkeeper Naman Ojha, and pacer Parvinder Awana — forming a well-rounded lineup.
Morrisville Fighters strengthened their squad with power-hitting all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme, pacer Sheldon Cottrell, and Faiz Fazal to complement a core already featuring Harbhajan Singh, Munaf Patel, and Shaun Marsh.
Rebel Warriors made a statement by drafting both Guptill and Simmons to enhance their aggressive batting unit, which includes Saurabh Tiwary and Mitchell Johnson.
The Chicago Players, anchored by Suresh Raina and Jacques Kallis, focused on bolstering their bowling attack with the additions of Parnell, Aaron, and Devendra Bishoo.
Detroit Falcons, featuring Shakib Al Hasan and Rishi Dhawan, added balance to their squad with all-rounders Mossaddek Hossain and Ariful Haque.
Washington Tigers reinforced their already versatile side with Dan Christian, Shahbaz Nadeem, and Phil Mustard, supporting a seasoned core of Parthiv Patel, Chris Lynn, and Ravi Bopara.
The Super60 USA Tournament is the country's newest domestic franchise cricket competition, featuring a fast-paced 60-ball format. The inaugural edition is set to take place on August 5, 2025.
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