USA spin-bowling all-rounder Harmeet Singh has been named the deputy of Heinrich Klaasen for the Major League Cricket 2025, which will begin on Friday, June 13.
On June 2, the star South Africa National Cricket Team wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen dropped a bomb by announcing his retirement from international cricket at the age of 33.
Klaasen's final outing in the South Africa National Cricket Team jersey came during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against the New Zealand National Cricket Team in Lahore in March.
Klaasen is in high demand across the T20 leagues worldwide, and reportedly, he is looking to play cricket for four more years before quitting cricket entirely.
We're excited to have Klaasie back at the helm - Venugopal Rao
"We're excited to have Klaasie back at the helm. He’s a natural leader with a fierce will to win and has consistently delivered — both individually and as part of successful teams — in some of the world’s most competitive T20 leagues. His presence lifts the entire squad, especially the younger players. And with Harmeet stepping in as his deputy, we have a leadership duo that blends international pedigree with local insight — a combination that can truly elevate this team.”
It’s an honor to lead the Seattle Orcas - Heinrich Klaasen
“It’s an honor to lead the Seattle Orcas. I’ve watched the rise of MLC closely, and I’m incredibly proud to be a part of this journey. We’ve got a fantastic group of players, passionate fans, and big ambitions — I can’t wait to help turn things around this season," Heinrich Klaasen said.
Klaasen's deputy, Harmeet Singh, is also delighted to be a part of the leadership group. He said:
Seattle Orcas had an awful campaign in MLC 2024 as they won just one out of seven matches and finished at the bottom of the points table. However, in 2023, they had a stellar campaign, finishing at the No.1 spot, but they lost the final to MI New York.
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