Team USA Set for Inaugural T20 North American Cup

Team USA is gearing up to participate in the inaugural North American Cup, a newly established T20 cricket tournament scheduled for April 19 to 27, 2025, in the Cayman Islands. The tournament features national teams from the United States, Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the host nation, the Cayman Islands, highlighting cricket’s growing significance in the region.

Promoting Cricket Across the Americas

The North American Cup aims to promote fast-paced and high-energy cricket, providing a crucial platform for emerging talent from across North America and the Caribbean. The tournament structure includes a group stage followed by playoffs to determine the champion, enhancing competitive cricket experience and fostering regional ties among participating nations.Organizers emphasized the tournament’s role in competitively and commercially strengthening cricket throughout the Americas. Courtney Myles, President of Cayman Cricket, host nation, echoed these sentiments, underscoring the tournament’s historical significance and its potential to elevate the sporting culture and international collaboration within the Caribbean.

USA Squad for the North American Cup T20

• Monank Patel (Captain)
• Jessy Singh (Vice-Captain)
• Rahul Jariwala
• Aaron Jones
• Shayan Jahangir
• Saietja Mukkamala
• Milind Kumar
• Sanjay Krishnamurthi
• Ali Sheikh
• Yasir Mohammad
• Akhilesh Bodugum
• Vatsal Vaghela
• Saurabh Netravalkar
• Ayan Desai
• Aarin Nadkarni

Reserves:

• Juanoy Drysdale
• Stephen Wiig
• Prannay Chettipalayam

USA Match Schedule for the North American Cup

• April 19, 2025: USA vs Cayman Islands
• April 20, 2025: USA vs Bahamas
• April 21, 2025: USA vs Bermuda
• April 24, 2025: USA vs Canada
• April 26, 2025: Semi Final
• April 27, 2025: Final

Spotlight on LOS ANGELES

Among Team USA’s notable selections is Local Angeleno, Hollywood CC and Los Angeles Lashings Speedster Ayan Desai, a 21-year-old left-arm fast bowler from Los Angeles. Desai’s cricket journey began locally with Hollywood Cricket Club and progressed swiftly through the ranks to Minor League Cricket and Major League Cricket. His performance in local and national circuits earned him his international debut against the UAE in September 2024 in Namibia. Desai’s involvement in the North American Cup marks his second international tour with Team USA, further solidifying his rising profile and highlighting the opportunities available within the expanding U.S. cricket infrastructure.Reference: USA Cricket Official Announcement