Los Angeles Knight Riders Squad 2023 & Match Schedule
Get to know all the latest updates on the Los Angeles Knight Riders squad for the upcoming Major League Cricket tournament in 2023. The highly anticipated event promises to be a thrilling showcase of talent, skill, and fierce competition.Â
Los Angeles Knight Riders Franchise Overview
The Los Angeles Knight Riders have assembled a formidable squad for the upcoming Major League Cricket (MLC) season. With a capacity of 10,000, the Great Park Cricket Stadium will serve as their home ground in future editions of MLC as the venue is not ready yet.
The Los Angeles Knight Riders team is yet to announce their head coach and captain for MLC 2023. However, it is expected that the head coach will be chosen from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) panel, similar to what the Texas Super Kings did. Andre Russell, Ali Khan, Nitish Kumar, and Rilee Rossouw are among the top options who could lead the side in this inaugural edition of Major League Cricket.
| Franchise Nickname | LAKR |
| Captain | TBA |
| Coach | Chandrakant Pandit (Likely) |
| City | Los Angeles, California |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Home Ground | Great Park Cricket Stadium |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Tournament | Major League Cricket |
Los Angeles Knight Riders Full Squad 2023
The Los Angeles Knight Riders have assembled a formidable squad for the upcoming season, with a mix of experienced international players and promising young talents. In their batting department, the Knight Riders boast the explosive power of Andre Russell and Jason Roy, who are known for their ability to score quick runs and dominate opposition bowlers. They will be supported by the likes of Sunil Narine, Martin Guptill, and Rilee Rossouw, who bring a wealth of experience to the team.
On the bowling front, the Knight Riders have a strong lineup led by the pace duo of Lockie Ferguson and Ali Khan. Ferguson’s ability to generate raw pace and bounce makes him a dangerous proposition for any batsman, while Khan’s accuracy and variations make him a valuable asset. The team also has the spin wizardry of Adam Zampa and Sunil Narine, who are known for their ability to deceive batsmen with their turn and flight.
While the Knight Riders boast a formidable batting and bowling lineup, they will need to work on their consistency and teamwork to perform at their best. The team has a well-balanced squad with a good mix of power hitters and skillful bowlers, which bodes well for their chances in the upcoming season.
Complete Squad:
Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jason Roy, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Adam Zampa, Rilee Rossouw, Spencer Johnson, Ali Khan, Unmukt Chand, Jaskaran Malhotra, Nitish Kumar, Corne Dry, Ali Sheikh, Saif Badar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Bhaskar Yadram
Los Angeles Knight Riders 2023 Schedule and Fixtures
In the upcoming season, the Los Angeles Knight Riders will be playing a series of matches against various teams in the league. The match schedule includes exciting encounters against top contenders like the Texas Super Kings, who they will be facing in their opening game at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas on the 13th of July.
The complete Los Angeles Knight Riders 2023 schedule for MLC 2023 is as follows.
| Date and Month | Match Details |
| Thu, Jul 13 07:30 PM LOCAL | Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, 1st Match MLC 2023 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Sun, Jul 16 07:30 PM LOCAL | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York, 6th Match MLC 2023 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Tue, Jul 18 07:30 PM LOCAL | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns, 8th Match MLC 2023 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Thu, Jul 20 05:30 PM LOCAL | Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, 9th Match MLC 2023 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Sun, Jul 23 01:30 PM LOCAL | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas, 12th Match MLC 2023 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
