The Philadelphians Cricket franchise is excited to announce international cricketing superstar and franchise’s Marquee pick, Liam Plunkett, as our Player/Mentor for the Minor League Cricket 2022 Season.
In addition to his valuable experience as a professional cricketer having represented England at the highest level including playing a pivotal role in winning the 2019 ODI World Cup, Liam is known for his exemplary leadership skills and mentoring several professional cricketers throughout his career.
Post his move to the United States, Liam continues to extend his role as a guiding force for Major League Cricket’s contracted players based out of the country and also for budding cricketers as the head coach at Major League Cricket Academy Philadelphia.
The franchise considers this role elevation for Liam within the camp as a critical strategic move in terms of building the team’s prospects this summer.
“Getting the mentor role for The Philadelphians is really exciting for me. To oversee the cricket logistics and also to help build the team as well as the organization is something I’m looking forward to. From the amount of cricket I’ve played – where I’ve played and whom I’ve played with – I feel like I have a lot of knowledge that can help The Philadelphians grow and become one of the best teams in USA. Obviously along with the mentorship, I look forward to playing with the guys, learn from them, and give some good advice on/off the pitch. As I said earlier, it will come down to the back end of the year when we hopefully win some silverware. It’s a huge honor to be involved, Philadelphia is home to me and I’m looking forward to an exciting summer ahead.”, says Liam.
“Liam has the patience and the understanding to be a terrific mentor for the team as well as the organization in general. When you add that to his proven talent and to his tenacity, I think we have the real deal. We are honored to have him as our marquee player/mentor and look forward to an enthralling summer of cricket ahead.”, says Mr. Ernie Precious, Founding Partner – The Philadelphians Cricket LLC.
Minor League Cricket Season 2 kicks off on June 25, 2022. Follow us on social media for live updates.