Jake Fraser-McGurk Signs With San Francisco Unicorns For MLC 2024

Jake Fraser-McGurk's meteoric rise from the Big Bash League (BBL) to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and now to Major League Cricket (MLC) has been nothing short of sensational. After impressing with his performances for the Dubai Capitals in the ILT20, Delhi Capitals wasted no time in acquiring the talented youngster for the IPL 2024 season. His debut for Delhi was a statement in itself, smashing a blistering 55 off just 35 balls to steer his team to victory against the Lucknow Super Giants.

The next chapter in Fraser-McGurk's career sees him donning the colors of the San Francisco Unicorns in the upcoming edition of Major League Cricket. The move holds sentimental value as Victoria, his former state team in Australia, has entered into a high-performance partnership with San Francisco. This reunion not only brings him back together with familiar faces like Matt Short and Brody Couch but also welcomes the seasoned Shane Watson as the team's coach for the upcoming season.

Reflecting on his journey, Jake Fraser-McGurk expressed his awe at the whirlwind turn of events. Just a year ago, he found himself without a contract, but now he stands as a pivotal player in multiple premier cricket leagues across the globe. He fondly recalls idolizing David Warner during his childhood, and now, he finds himself sharing the field with his role model in the IPL—an experience that he describes as surreal. Fraser-McGurk's journey serves as a testament to the power of talent, determination, and seizing opportunities when they arise.

“It's all happened so quick, this time last year I was struggling to get a contract for my state, got offered a rookie contract for Victoria and ended up signing with South Australia and that move has really helped me. Ever since then I've had a good Big Bash, played ILT20, made my debut for Australia and now a debut here and got fifty, so it's all happened so quick, and it's been a hell of a 12 months,” Jake Fraser-McGurk told the IPL website.

“I've grown up watching David Warner throughout his career and he's someone I definitely idolised. I wouldn't say I tried to play like (him), I just liked the way he went about it, his aggressiveness, his attitude towards the game and the way he put bowlers under pressure is something that I've really wanted to do. I'm stoked to have another five weeks with him,” he added.