Seattle Orcas have secured the services of Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib for the third season of Major League Cricket (MLC). The dynamic cricketer joins the squad fresh off a triumphant ILT20 campaign, where he played a pivotal role in Dubai Capitals’ title-winning run.

A seasoned T20 campaigner, Naib has amassed 2,284 runs and claimed 89 wickets in his career. He has previously represented Dubai Capitals in ILT20, Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and Durdanto Dhaka & Sylhet Strikers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Naib also brings international leadership experience, having captained Afghanistan at the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2019. In the most recent ILT20 season, he proved his match-winning credentials, contributing 381 runs and 11 wickets, often stepping up as a clutch finisher in crucial chases for the Dubai Capitals.

With his vast experience and all-round prowess, Naib adds strength and firepower to our squad for MLC Season 3.

Welcome to the Podsquad, Gulbadin Naib!

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