Season: 2024
Lahiru Milantha
Lahiru Milantha is a Sri Lankan-born American cricketer, known for his role as a wicket-keeper batsman. He was born on May 28, 1994, in Kalutara, Sri Lanka, and is currently 30 years old. Milantha plays for the Silicon Valley Strikers in the Pacific Conference of the Minor League Cricket (MLC), and also represents the Texas Super Kings as a wicket-keeper in other formats.
He is an example of a cricketer who has made the transition from Sri Lanka to play in the United States, contributing to the growing cricket scene in America. As of now, his career continues to evolve in the competitive MLC circuit.
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Harsh Thaker
Harsh Thaker is a talented cricketer from Canada, known for his skills as a right-handed batsman. Born on April 18, 1998, Thaker has shown great potential as one of Canada’s promising cricketing talents. He made his debut in international cricket at a young age and has been making waves with his consistent performances. Thaker’s technique and ability to perform under pressure have earned him a place in Canada’s national team, where he has contributed to key matches.
In domestic cricket, Harsh Thaker has been an important player, particularly in the Canada National Cricket Team setup. His contributions in various regional and national tournaments have helped establish him as a reliable batsman. His solid performances have garnered attention, and he has proven his ability to score in different match situations, whether anchoring the innings or accelerating when required.
Thaker’s batting style is characterized by composure and smart shot selection. He has often played crucial roles in guiding his team through difficult phases in matches. His adaptability and consistency make him a valuable middle-order batsman for Canada.
Off the field, Harsh Thaker is known for his strong work ethic and dedication to improving his skills. He continues to focus on refining his batting technique and has become an inspiration to many young cricketers in Canada. With continued hard work and experience, Thaker is expected to have a successful future in international cricket and could play a significant role in Canada’s cricketing ambitions.
Zeeshan Maqsood
Zeeshan Maqsood (born 24 October 1987) is a prominent Omani cricketer, widely known for his leadership and contributions to Oman’s rise in international cricket. He made his debut for Oman in 2015 during the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier tournament, where he played his first T20 International against Afghanistan. Maqsood quickly established himself as a key player, leading Oman to numerous successful campaigns.
In the 2016 ICC World Cricket League Division Five, he emerged as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with a total of 350 runs, showcasing his consistency and ability under pressure. This achievement was pivotal in boosting his reputation in the cricketing world. Maqsood made his List A debut for Oman in October 2016 during a three-match series against the United Arab Emirates.
His leadership skills were recognized when he was named captain of Oman’s squad for the 2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Three and the 2018 Asia Cup Qualifier. Under his captaincy, Oman continued to perform strongly on the international stage. In March 2019, Maqsood led Oman in the ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament in Namibia, where Oman finished in the top four, earning One Day International (ODI) status.
Maqsood made his ODI debut in 2019, and his leadership was instrumental in Oman’s successful transition to the 50-over format. His notable achievement came in February 2020, when he scored his first ODI century, making an impressive 109 runs against the United States.
Maqsood’s leadership and consistent batting have made him a cornerstone of Oman’s cricket team, and he continues to be a key figure in their international campaigns, both as a player and captain.
Raymon Reifer
Raymon Anton Reifer is a Barbadian cricketer. Reifer is a left-handed batsman who bowls left-arm medium-fast. He was born in Saint Lucy, Barbados. He made his international debut for the West Indies cricket team in December 2017.
Michael Leask
Michael Alexander Leask is a Scottish cricketer. He played for Scotland in the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament. On 9 May 2014 at Aberdeen, he scored 42 off 16 balls in an ODI against England and was named as the man of the match, despite Scotland losing the game.
Andries Gous
Andries Gous is a South African-American cricketer who plays for the Washington Freedom, and the United States national cricket team. Born in South Africa, he represents the United States at the international level.