The United States cricket team that will participate in the 2024 ICC World Cup includes a diverse group of foreign players lured by Major League Cricket (MLC), immigrants from cricketing countries such as India and Pakistan, and local talent who took advantage of the opportunity Play professionally in the US.
The main player of the team is former New Zealand striker Corey Anderson. He played 13 Tests, 49 One Day Internationals and 31 T20 Internationals for New Zealand between 2013 and 2018, a career hampered by injuries.
Anderson played in T20 leagues in Australia, India, the Caribbean and the UAE before joining the San Francisco Unicorns at MLC. He recently scored his maiden half-century for the USA against Canada in a T20I.
Harmeet shined for the USA in a remarkable win over Bangladesh, only their second win against an ICC member. He scored 33 off 13 and was tied with Anderson on an unbeaten run of 62. Harmit emphasized the importance of such victories and appreciated the team’s hard training and collective efforts.
“Boys training, it was a personal effort from everyone. It means a lot for us to play against Bangladesh,” said Harmeet.
The USA will begin the tournament against Canada on June 1, along with tough opponents in Group A including India, Pakistan and Ireland.
