The USA cricket board has named a battle-hardened 15-player roster for the 2026 T20 World Cup, spotlighting Indian domestic star Shubham Ranjane’s eagerly awaited debut. With the event starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, excitement builds around the Americans’ ambitious campaign.
Drawn in Group A alongside powerhouses Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, and India, the USA has ramped up preparations through a rigorous Sri Lanka training stint. They launch against India in Mumbai on the opening day, then tackle Pakistan, Netherlands, and Namibia in quick succession through mid-February.
Monank Patel retains captaincy of a side boasting 10 survivors from their 2024 World Cup exploits, including that stunning victory against Pakistan. Ranjane transitions from four ODIs to T20Is, while Mohammad Mohsin and Shehan Jayasuriya also chase first caps. This squad blends experience with fresh talent.
Overcoming administrative hurdles—namely, the ICC’s 2023 suspension of USA Cricket for violations—the national team was cleared to compete uninterrupted. Now in their second consecutive T20 World Cup, the USA aims to build on past surprises and challenge the elite.
Squad Details: Monank Patel (Captain), Jesse Singh (Vice-Captain), Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.
