MLC 2025: San Francisco Unicorns rope in West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd

The San Francisco Unicorns have signed West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd to their roster for the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season.

Having made his name in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Shepherd, 30, has represented some of the biggest global franchises in the world, including the Mumbai Indians and the Joburg Super Kings.

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Shepherd boasts career-best bowling figures of 4/13 in the shortest format. While primarily known for his pace with the ball, he has also gained a well-earned reputation as a destructive finisher at the crease, with an international average of over 26 and a strike rate of 139.

The West Indian will come prepared for the conditions of MLC cricket and the strength of the Unicorns’ team, having represented MI New York four times in 2024, including an appearance against his new side at the Grand Prairie Stadium, which ended in a Unicorns victory.

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Romario Shepherd is the latest signing to bolster the San Francisco team’s roster for the new season, with Australian internationals Cooper Connolly and Xavier Bartlett recently announced, along with New Zealand international wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert.

Romario Shepherd said: “I’ve seen first-hand the quality and entertainment that’s on show at Major League Cricket, and this represents a huge opportunity to return for the 2025 season and help the Unicorns to success in what’s going to be the tournament’s biggest edition yet.

“I got a taste of the Texas support and Grand Prairie atmosphere last year, but playing in front of our home fans for the first time at the Oakland Coliseum will be a completely different experience. I can’t wait to get started with Shane and the team.”




Shane Watson, Head Coach of the San Francisco Unicorns, said: “Romario’s reputation on the global T20 circuit is impressive. His experience playing in different conditions and ability to both lead the bowling attack and finish an innings with the bat will be a major asset to the Unicorns this season.

“We’re continuing to build a squad that can adapt as a team and individuals to various conditions, while always looking to dominate with power hitting and smart bowling, and Romario’s professionalism and skillset will be a strong fit for our playing style.”

The San Francisco Unicorns will kick off the 2025 MLC season at the Oakland Coliseum in California, opening the tournament against last year’s champions, the Washington Freedom, on Thursday, June 12. They’ll play two more matches at the same venue—facing the LA Knight Riders on June 14 and MI New York on June 15—before the teams move on to the next set of fixtures at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas.

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