Veteran Australian opener David Warner is set to make his Major League Cricket (MLC) debut with the Seattle Orcas in the league’s third season, which kicks off on June 12, 2025.

Widely known as “Davey,” Warner brings a wealth of experience and firepower to the Seattle Orcas’ lineup. He has amassed nearly 13,000 runs in T20 cricket and boasts an impressive T20 résumé, featuring 108 half-centuries and 8 centuries. Recognized as one of the finest T20 openers in the game’s history, Warner’s international career is highlighted by a monumental unbeaten 335 against Pakistan in 2019 — the second-highest Test score ever recorded by an Australian.

Outside the international arena, Warner has built a global reputation for his explosive batting in franchise cricket. The 38-year-old is one of the most prolific players in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, having scored over 6,000 runs with 62 fifties and 4 centuries. He played key roles for both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, captaining the former to their first IPL championship in 2016. Warner is a three-time Orange Cap winner (2015, 2017, 2019) and remains the only player to score 500-plus runs in seven different IPL seasons.

In addition to his IPL heroics, Warner has featured in several top-tier T20 leagues around the world, including the Big Bash League, Caribbean Premier League, and the ILT20. Most recently, he was part of the Dubai Capitals squad that captured their maiden ILT20 title in early 2025.

Warner is also set to lead the Karachi Kings in the upcoming Pakistan Super League season before bringing his leadership and batting prowess to the Seattle Orcas.

The Seattle Orcas are thrilled to welcome Warner to the squad for what promises to be a blockbuster MLC season.

Welcome to the PodSquad, Davey!