Proteas all-rounder Marco Jansen won’t play for Washington Freedom in the 2025 edition of Major League Cricket in the United States of America.
Jansen took 11 wickets in eight matches for Washington during the 2024 MLC tournament. This included three wickets in the final against the San Francisco Unicorns.
“This one hurts. Due to the International Cricket Council’s Future Tours Programme scheduling and Marco’s international commitment with South Africa, he won’t be joining us this season,” read a statement from Washington Freedom.
“Wishing our speedster every success and looking forward to see him back with us next year.
“Marco has been a huge part of the Washington Freedom set-up in our first two seasons. He was fantastic last year helping us win the final. His presence with the new ball and in the field, and his power hitting with the bat when required, went a long way to helping us win last season.”
Washington are the reigning MLC champions. MI New York won the inaugural edition in 2023.
Several other South Africans will be involved in the 2025 tournament, including wicketkeeper-batsmen Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen.
