The former Australian opener David Warner joined the Major League Cricket (MLC) franchise Seattle Orcas for the upcoming 3rd edition, which will kickstart from June 12, 2025. This would be first time that the former Aussie would be appearing in the USA-based T20 league.

Fondly known as “Davey”, Warner is currently participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, where he is leading the Karachi Kings in the tournament. He has amassed 12,956 runs in T20 cricket with 108 half-centuries and 8 centuries to his pockets.

Will Orcas Hand Warner The Captaincy?

Seattle Orcas had a strong start in the inaugural Major League Cricket season in 2023, finishing at the top of the points table, but fell short in the final against MI New York.

But in the second season, they ended at the bottom under Heinrich Klaasen’s captaincy, managing just one win in seven matches. This might be the chance for Orcas to hand Warner the captaincy as he has vast experience of captaining sides.

Warner’s IPL Experience

The 38-year-old was one of the most prolific players in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. He scored over 6,000 runs with 62 fifties and 4 centuries. Warner also 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.

Other League’s Participation

Warner made a strong impact in this year’s Big Bash League (BBL), returning as skipper of the Sydney Thunder and guiding the team to the final. He was the tournament’s second-highest run-scorer, amassing 405 runs across 12 innings.

Warner was also part of the Dubai Capitals squad that clinched the International League T20 (ILT20) title.