Former NZ allrounder Corey Anderson named in USA squad

In an exciting development for American cricket, the USA cricket team has included former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson in their 15-man squad for the forthcoming T20 International (T20I) series against Canada. This move comes as the USA prepares to co-host the T20 World Cup with the West Indies in June, marking a significant phase in the buildup to the tournament.

Anderson, whose international career with New Zealand spanned 13 Tests, 49 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 31 T20Is, last represented the Kiwis in 2018. His wealth of experience at the international level is expected to bring valuable insights and performance to the USA team.

The USA vs Canada T20I series is scheduled to run from April 7 to 13 in Houston, Texas. This series not only offers the USA team crucial competitive play ahead of the T20 World Cup but also strengthens the cricketing ties between the neighboring nations.

Under the leadership of Monank Patel, with Aaron Jones serving as the vice-captain, the USA cricket team aims to leverage this series to fine-tune its strategies and team dynamics. Both Patel and Jones have been pivotal in recent performances and will be keen to guide the team to success on home soil.

This series against Canada and the subsequent three-match T20I series against Bangladesh in May are critical for the USA as they gear up for the T20 World Cup. With the inclusion of Corey Anderson, the USA cricket team is bolstering its lineup, signaling its ambitions on the international stage and showcasing the growing appeal of cricket in the United States.

USA squad for Canada series: Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones (vc), Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Gajanand Singh, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Usman Rafiq