The USA has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, appointing Indian-origin cricketer Monank Patel as captain. Featuring 10 returning players from the 2024 edition, the team will begin its campaign against defending champions India in Mumbai, aiming to replicate its historic upset over Pakistan.
From Gujarat to Glory: Monank Patel to Lead USA at T20 World Cup 2026
The United States has officially named its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7. Leading the side will be Monank Patel, Gujarat-born wicketkeeper-batter, who continues his captaincy after guiding the team to the Super Eight stage in 2024.
The squad includes 10 players retained from the previous edition, such as Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Nethravalkar, and Ali Khan. New faces like Shubham Ranjane are set to make their T20I debut.
Major Takeaways
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Captaincy: Monank Patel, Indian-origin cricketer, to lead USA.
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Squad strength: 15-member team with 10 returning players from 2024.
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Debutants: Shubham Ranjane among fresh inclusions.
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Historic backdrop: USA stunned Pakistan in 2024, reaching Super Eight.
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Group A fixtures: USA will face India, Pakistan, Namibia, and the Netherlands.
The announcement reflects USA Cricket’s growing ambitions on the global stage, with Patel’s leadership symbolizing the strong South Asian influence in American cricket.
Sources: ICC, Economic Times, Hindustan Times, Cricbuzz