TEXAS: Former India stalwart Suresh Raina is among the key players picked up by The Chicago Players for the second season of US Masters T10, slated to be played in Houston, USA from November 8.
The Chicago Players has been unveiled a newest franchise in the US Masters T10 and is set to debut in the League. It is one of the six franchisees that will feature in the second season of the US Masters T10.
Ahead of the second season, The Chicago Players have bolstered their squad with the addition of Raina. Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel and former Sri Lanka player Isuru Udana has also been picked.
The squad also consists of Gurkeerat Singh, Ishwar Pandey and Anureet Singh. Former New Zealand all-rounder Jesse Ryder also adds to the overall strength of the squad.
The US Masters T10 season 2 will be played from November 8 to November 17 in Texas. The Chicago Players is owned by Vishal Patel, a prominent USA-based businessman with extensive involvement in sports franchises worldwide.
“We are excited to bring top-tier cricket talent like Suresh Raina and other world-class players to The Chicago Players. Our aim is to create a strong, competitive team that can resonate with cricket fans in the USA and make a lasting impact in our debut season,” said Vishal Patel
The season one of US Masters T10 was held in 2023. Texas Chargers clinched the title after beating New York Warriors in the final. The season one was played from August 18 to August 27, 2023 in Florida.
The Chicago Players squad: Suresh Raina, Parthiv Patel, Isuru Udana, Anureet Singh, Kennar Lewis, Gurkeerat Mann, Pawan Negi, Ishwar Pandey, Jesse Ryder, William Perkins, Anureet Singh, Shubham Ranjane, Jesal Kariya, Abhimanyu Mithun