Tim Seifert joins Finn Allen at San Francisco Unicorns
New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert is set to debut in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 with the San Francisco Unicorns, joining forces with fellow Kiwi Finn Allen and former teammate Corey Anderson.
Despite lacking central contracts with New Zealand Cricket, both Seifert and Allen remain committed to national T20I duties ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Unicorns coach Shane Watson praised Seifert’s dual value as a dynamic batter and skilled wicketkeeper.
Meanwhile, several other Kiwi players have been snapped up by MLC teams, including Michael Bracewell and Trent Boult (MI New York), Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, and Devon Conway (Texas Super Kings). South African players Nandre Burger and Donovan Ferreira also bolster TSK’s lineup.
In a key off-field move, Ross Taylor becomes Seattle Orcas' ambassador, while Ian Bell replaces him as batting coach. Notably, New Zealand Cricket has invested in MLC ahead of its 2027 expansion, as the 2025 season is set to run from June 13 to July 14 with Oakland Coliseum hosting for the first time.