New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert is all set to make his debut in Major League Cricket (MLC) after being signed by the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2025 season. The 30-year-old will be reuniting with fellow New Zealand opener Finn Allen and former Northern Districts teammate Corey Anderson at the Unicorns. 

"I've been following MLC from afar over the last couple of seasons, particularly keeping a close eye on some of the Kiwi contingent," Seifert said. "I can't wait to get started this summer and add some more firepower with a team that is already stacked with talent and in a great position to take things one step further than last year."

"We look for both quality cricketers and quality personalities when bringing players into the Unicorns fold, and Tim definitely checks both those boxes," Unicorns head coach Shane Watson said. "His skills with the gloves will also be a major asset this year, especially with the new wickets in Oakland and Fort Lauderdale offering something of an unknown for spin bowling. He's also coming in with impressive form with the bat, adding to an already dominant top order alongside Finn [Allen], Shorty [Matt Short], and Jake [Fraser-McGurk]."

Offspin-bowling allrounder Michael Bracewell, who played a key role in New Zealand's journey to the Champions Trophy final in March, is set to join MI New York (MINY) for the upcoming Major League Cricket season. He’ll team up with Trent Boult, who continues to be a mainstay across MI’s global franchises, including MLC, SA20 (MI Cape Town), and the IPL (Mumbai Indians).

Meanwhile, Daryl Mitchell is making a return to the Texas Super Kings (TSK) after missing the 2024 season due to injury. During his absence, TSK brought in Afghanistan wristspinner Noor Ahmad, who has now been retained for the 2025 season along with New Zealand opener Devon Conway.

Speedster Adam Milne is also joining TSK, linking up with fellow Kiwis Mitchell and Conway. Milne featured for Washington Freedom in MLC’s inaugural season and has previously worked with TSK head coach Stephen Fleming during his stint with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL