Sources: 
Unmukt Chand electrified Major League Cricket with a powerful 53-run innings off just 32 balls for the Los Angeles Knight Riders, a team co-owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan.
Coming in at number 3, the former India U-19 World Cup-winning captain displayed aggressive strokeplay, hitting
4 sixes and 4 fours at a striking
strike rate of 165.62. This performance marked a strong start to his MLC season.
Chand, who retired from Indian cricket in August 2021, has since relocated to the United States and acquired US citizenship, making him eligible to play in the IPL despite his retirement from Indian domestic cricket.
He began his IPL journey with Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) and was part of the Mumbai Indians squad that won the IPL title in 2015 under Rohit Sharma's captaincy.
"Unmukt Chand slammed a half-century for Shah Rukh Khan's co-owned team, Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket," highlighting his continued impact in the cricketing world beyond India.
His transition to American cricket underscores the growing appeal and competitive nature of Major League Cricket, which is attracting international talent and raising the profile of the sport in the US.
With his aggressive batting style and experience, Chand is poised to be a key player in the league's development and popularity.
This innings not only boosts his credentials but also signals the increasing quality and excitement in Major League Cricket, as it heats up with performances from seasoned international players.
Sources: Unmukt Chand scored a blazing 53 off 32 balls for the Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket, showcasing his explosive batting with 4 sixes and 4 fours at a strike rate of 165.62. The former India U-19 captain now plays in the USA after retiring from Indian cricket in 2021.
