India launch T20 World Cup defence against USA amid Harshit Rana blow
World No.1 India have gone from strength to strength since lifting the trophy in 2024, even after the departures of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
World No.1 India have gone from strength to strength since lifting the trophy in 2024, even after the departures of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
Scheduled to begin at 6 pm, the ceremony will turn the Wankhede into a single, immersive performance arena, blending live music, large-scale choreography and cutting-edge visuals, before the spotlight shifts to the cricketing action.
The USA have been drawn in Group A alongside Pakistan, Namibia, the Netherlands and defending champions India.
The win against Pakistan was a result that will catapult a new wave of inspired talent and cement USA’s standing, particularly in the shortest format.
Perfect plans and near-flawless execution gave USA the desired outcome after two games, and this high-quality outfit had plenty of time to draw up their next match strategy, with their follow-up game not until June 12 against India in New York.
While it’s the first time that the US is jointly hosting a tournament of the magnitude of a World Cup, India have previously played T20Is against the West Indies on US soil during a couple of their earlier tours.
USA Cricket now becomes the 93rd Associate Member of the ICC.
