USA Cricket: In the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, an extraordinary event is being presented. One of the teams with a strong Indian connection is the co-hosting United States Men’s Cricket Team. Many gifted athletes who formerly aspired to play for India are now making their mark in the United States. Here are five Indian-origin players that are important members of Team USA:
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Saurabh Netravalkar:
The former captain of the United States of America’s cricket team, Saurabh Netravalker, was born in Mumbai. He was in the 2010 Under 19 Indian cricket team squad. That year, KL Rahul was his teammate on his team.
Saurabh used to play domestic cricket for Mumbai, but he left cricket and shifted to the USA. There, he took a course in software engineering from Cornell University. After that, Saurabh made his debut with the USA national team in 2018. He appeared in 21 T20 matches and 48 ODIs so far.
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Monank Patel (USA Captain):
The current captain of the USA cricket team is Monank Patel. Monak Patel, born in Gujarat, India, has played Under 16 and 18 for Gujarat. After getting the green card in 2010, he shifted permanently to New Jersey, USA, in 2016. Till now, he has played 47 ODIs and 20 T20 internationals for the USA. Patel’s leadership and all-around contributions are crucial to Team USA.
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Harmeet Singh:
Harmeet Singh is a valuable member of the USA squad. He was part of the 2012 Under-19 World Cup-winning team under the captaincy of Unmukt Chand. He has represented Tripura in domestic cricket. After that, he retired from Indian cricket in 2020. In 2013, he was also a member of the Rajasthan Royals. His ability to control the flow of runs in the middle overs is a major asset for Team USA, especially against strong batting lineups. Recent performances against Bangladesh and Canada have solidified his place as a key player to watch.
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Nisarg Patel:
Nisarg Patel was born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He was a part of the USA team in 2006 and was also a part of the Indian Under-19. He is a left-arm spin bowler. Nisarg Patel made his debut in the United States of America in 2017. Till now, he has played 41 ODIs and 21 T20 matches. With more experience, Nisarg Patel has the potential to become a crucial weapon in the American bowling arsenal.
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Milind Kumar:
Milind Kumar is one of the 15 players playing for the United States in the 2024 T20 World Cup. He was born in Delhi, India. He represents Sikkim and his home team, Delhi, in domestic cricket. During the Ranji Trophy season of 2018–19, he scored an incredible 1331 runs. In addition, he trained with the Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2014 and 2019 Indian Premier Leagues, respectively, but he never participated in any match.
