T20 World Cup 2024: 3 key players to watch out for from USA 

As one of the most intriguing associate members, the United States cricket team is set to make a thrilling debut at the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024. This will be the USA’s second major international appearance and their first in 20 years, since the 2004 Champions Trophy in England, making the cricket carnival a momentous occasion. 

Adding to the excitement, the USA is one of the event’s co-hosts, aiming to uphold their dignity in front of their newly formed and growing fan base. Recently, the team secured a historic T20I series victory against Bangladesh, marking their first-ever series win over a full-member nation. This notable achievement, occurring just days before the start of the 2024 T20 World Cup, has undoubtedly boosted the confidence of many of their players as they prepare for the tournament. Let us look at top three players to watch out for in USA for the upcoming mega event; 

Corey Anderson 

In 2020, Corey Anderson who is a former all-rounder from New Zealand, relocated to Dallas and joined Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States. Anderson, who once held the record for the fastest century in ODI cricket, qualified to play for the USA in international cricket in 2023 and made his debut in a series against Canada in March 2024. The star USA all rounder is known for his explosive batting style significantly contributed to the USA’s victories over Bangladesh and Canada within a month, providing the team with crucial momentum as they head into the 2024 T20 World Cup on home soil. 

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Monak Patel 

Monank Patel is originally from India and was appointed captain of the United States cricket team in mid-2024, just before the T20 World Cup began. During his short tenure as captain, Patel has already led the USA to decisive series victories over Canada and a formidable Bangladeshi squad. The 31-year-old also scored a match-winning 42, securing an exciting six-run victory against top players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam at the Prairie View Complex in Texas. This followed his consecutive half-centuries in winning causes against Canada. 

Harmeet Singh 

Harmeet Singh was also a member of India’s 2012 Under-19 World Cup winning team, played cricket for Mumbai and Tripura before relocating to Seattle in 2021 to join the USA Minor League. In March 2024, Harmeet earned his first international cap during a pre-T20 World Cup match against Canada. The all-rounder made an impressive debut against a Test-playing nation, smashing an unbeaten 33 off 13 balls against Bangladesh, leading the USA to an incredible five-wicket victory.