USA cricketer warns Pakistan, India before T20 World Cup 2024

The U.S. cricket team, which will co-host the ICC World Cup 2024, includes Major League Cricket (MLC) players, migrants from India and Pakistan, and local talent given the chance to play professionally in the US. Its star is former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson. Injury plagued his career, although he played 13 tests, 49 ODIs, and 31 T20 internationals for New Zealand from 2013 to 2018.

Before joining the San Francisco Unicorns in the MLC, Anderson played T20 leagues in Australia, India, the Caribbean, and the UAE. He scored his first U.S. half-century against Canada in T20.

USA cricketer warns Pakistan, India before T20 World Cup 2024

Harmeet Singh, from Mumbai, was a crucial player in two Under-19 World Cups for India. In their second win over an ICC member, Harmeet helped the U.S. beat Bangladesh. He scored 33 off 13 balls with Anderson in an unbroken, match-winning 62-run stand. Harmeet stressed the importance of such triumphs and commended the team’s extensive training and commitment.

“You don’t always get an opportunity to win a game against a big side like this every day,” he remarked. “Every boy has put forth a personal effort in training. Harmeet stated performing against Bangladesh is important.

The U.S. will play Canada on June 1 before tougher Group A opponents India, Pakistan, and Ireland. However, Harmeet trusts his colleagues to beat big teams.

We’re not walkovers. I believe we have great potential. Our team has many match-winners. This provides us an edge. “We bat well now,” he added.

“Many players can bowl two to four overs like Steven Taylor. Nitish and Milind Kumar can bowl some overs. Our bench is strong. We benefit from team competitiveness. He noted that everyone wants to accomplish well helps the team.

Ali Khan, a right-arm fast bowler from Pakistan, moved to the U.S. aged 18. Khan made his U.S. debut in 2016 and has played in the IPL, CPL, and PSL. An Indian wicketkeeper-batsman who moved to New Jersey in 2016, Monank Patel captains the club. After playing youth cricket for Gujarat, Patel has represented the U.S. in 47 ODIs and 23 T20s since 2019.

South African wicketkeeper-batsman Andries Gous joined the U.S. team in 2021 following a strong first-class career. He and Patel led a recent series against Canada in scoring. The U.S. team also benefits from Delhi allrounder Milind Kumar, who has nine first-class hundreds.

Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja reportedly said the U.S. squad might challenge Pakistan because of its Indian and Pakistani players.

“I think US might give tough time to Pakistan because they also have some expats from India and Pakistan playing for them,” he said.

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