From Corey Anderson to Dirk Nannes here is a list of five players to represent multiple nations at T20 World Cup. The list also features the likes of Roelof van der Merwe, Mark Chapman and David Wiese. 

From Corey Anderson to Dirk Nannes, 5 players to represent multiple nations at T20 World Cup

From AB de Villiers to Shahid Afridi here is a look at five batters to score fastest ODI hundreds in the first innings. The list also features the likes of Corey Anderson, Glenn Maxwell and Asif Khan who have scored the fastest tons in the ODI format.

From AB de Villiers to Shahid Afridi, 5 batters to score fastest ODI hundred (batting first only)

From AB de Villiers to Glenn Maxwell, here is a list of five batters to score fastest ODI hundreds. The list also contains Corey Anderson, Shahid Afridi and Asif Khan. 

From AB de Villiers to Glenn Maxwell, 5 batters to score fastest ODI hundreds

From Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi to Eoin Morgan, meet five cricketers who have played for more than one country. The list also features Roelof van der Merwe, Corey Anderson and Tim David. 

From Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi to Eoin Morgan, meet 5 cricketers who’ve played for more than one country

USA-based Major League Cricket (MLC) is set to be back for the third season from June 13 and the six franchises have named their captains for the MLC 2025 edition. The names are, as expected, some of the famous players in international cricket. There's one interesting name through - Corey Anderson - the San Francisco Unicorns skipper - the only 'local' captain in the league.Interestingly enough, Anderson, tagged as the only local captain in MLC 2025, is actually from New Zealand and had represented the Blackcaps before switching allegiance to the USA in 2021. He played 2024 T20 World Cup for the USA as well.He took over the captaincy from Aaron Finch who had led the Unicorns in inaugural MLC season in 2023. Under Anderson's leadership, the Unicorns finished as runners up in MLC 2024 after losing to Washington Freedom in the final.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-most-underrated-ipl-player-the-batter-has-five-titles-same-as-dhoni-and-hardik-but-never-played-for-india-1749630192996">Most underrated IPL player? The batter has won five titles - same as Dhoni and Hardik - but never played for India</a>Anderson is best known for hitting a 36-ball hundred on New Year's Day in 2014 and rewriting the record for fastest ODI hundred which was held by former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi for nearly two decades. His record, however, was subsequently broken in 2015 by AB de Villiers.Among other players who are leading a side in the MLC 2025 are:Faf du Plessis for Texas Super Kings - a sister franchise of IPL's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for which Faf has played from 2012-15 and 2018-21.Sunil Narine (expected) for Los Angeles Knight Riders - a sister franchise of IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for whom Narine has been an integral part since 2012 and has won three titles as well.Nicholas Pooran for MI New York - a sister franchise for IPL's Mumbai Indians (MI) - the decision comes days after Pooran announced shock retirement from international cricket at 29. As for his MI connection, he has been associated with the franchise for long now and also leads their another sister team - MI Emirates - in UAE-based ILT20.As for the last two teams of the tournament - Washington Freedom - Aussie Glenn Maxwell, who also announced his retirement a few days ago, has been named the captain. Seattle Orcas, meanwhile, will be led by South African Heinrich Klaasen - another recent retire from international cricket.

Anderson is best known for hitting a 36-ball hundred on New Year's Day in 2014 and rewriting the record for fastest ODI hundred which was held by former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi for nearly two decades.

USA-based Major League Cricket (MLC) is set to be back for the third season from June 13 and the six franchises have named their captains for the MLC 2025 edition. The names are, as expected, some of the famous players in international cricket. There's one interesting name through - Corey Anderson - the San Francisco Unicorns skipper - the only 'local' captain in the league. Interestingly enough, Anderson, tagged as the only local captain in MLC 2025, is actually from New Zealand and had represented the Blackcaps before switching allegiance to the USA in 2021. He played 2024 T20 World Cup for the USA as well. He took over the captaincy from Aaron Finch who had led the Unicorns in inaugural MLC season in 2023. Under Anderson's leadership, the Unicorns finished as runners up in MLC 2024 after losing to Washington Freedom in the final. Also Read - Most underrated IPL player? The batter has won five titles - same as Dhoni and Hardik - but never played for India Anderson is best known for hitting a 36-ball hundred on New Year's Day in 2014 and rewriting the record for fastest ODI hundred which was held by former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi for nearly two decades. His record, however, was subsequently broken in 2015 by AB de Villiers. Among other players who are leading a side in the MLC 2025 are: Faf du Plessis for Texas Super Kings - a sister franchise of IPL's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for which Faf has played from 2012-15 and 2018-21. Sunil Narine (expected) for Los Angeles Knight Riders - a sister franchise of IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for whom Narine has been an integral part since 2012 and has won three titles as well. Nicholas Pooran for MI New York - a sister franchise for IPL's Mumbai Indians (MI) - the decision comes days after Pooran announced shock retirement from international cricket at 29. As for his MI connection, he has been associated with the franchise for long now and also leads their another sister team - MI Emirates - in UAE-based ILT20. As for the last two teams of the tournament - Washington Freedom - Aussie Glenn Maxwell, who also announced his retirement a few days ago, has been named the captain. Seattle Orcas, meanwhile, will be led by South African Heinrich Klaasen - another recent retire from international cricket.

Anderson is best known for hitting a 36-ball hundred on New Year's Day in 2014 and rewriting the record for fastest ODI hundred which was held by former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi for nearly two decades.

Three recent retirees and a 'local' from New Zealand - Meet captains of USA's Major League Cricket 2025 season

Aaron Jones struck an explosive unbeaten 94 from&nbsp; 40 balls as the USA beat Canada by seven wickets in the opening game of the T20 World Cup on Saturday.

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Jones, born in New York but raised in Barbados, bludgeoned the Canadian attack, smashing ten sixes as he totally changed the momentum of the game in a superb 131-run third wicket partnership with Andries Gous.

Former South Africa Under-19 batsman Gous made 65 off 46 balls before he holed out to deep midwicket off Nikhil Dutta, ending a partnership that had taken the Americans from struggling at 42-2 in the seventh over to close to their finish line at 173-3 in the 16th.

Corey Anderson, the former New Zealand all-rounder, came in to accompany Jones who fittingly ended the contest with his 10th sixth of the night.

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It was the perfect start to the tournament for the co-hosts, with the crowd at the compact Grand Prairie Stadium roaring with delight as Jones smashed the Canadian attack around the ground.

"I don't think it is easy to put it into words," said Jones, whose 10 sixes are the second most in a T20 World Cup innings behind West Indian Chris Gayle's 11 against England in 2016.

"With our batting line-up, we knew anything under 200 is chaseable. I go through my processes and I like my power hitting. I know if I get it in the middle, it will go for sure. I like to come in when the team is under pressure, it brings out the best in me," he said.

Canada, also making their T20 World Cup debut, had set what appeared a challenging target with Navneet Dhaliwal making a well-paced 61 off 44 balls, including six four and three sixes after opener Aaron Johnson had set the early pace with an aggressive 23 off 16 balls.

Nicholas Kirton maintained the momentum in the back half of the innings with 51 off 31 balls and Shreyas Movva's 32 off 16 was crucial in getting Canada to what looks to be a strong total in the Group A match with a strong finish.

The USA is co-hosting the tournament with the West Indies with 16 of the group stage games being held in three American venues -- South Florida and New York along with Dallas.

India, Pakistan and Ireland are also competing in Group A with two nations qualifying for the Super Eight stage.

Aaron Jones struck an explosive unbeaten 94 from 40 balls as the USA beat Canada by seven wickets in the opening game of the T20 World Cup on Saturday. A historic win for USA in the #T20WorldCup 2024 opener 🇺🇸😍 How it happened ➡️ https://t.

Aaron Jones struck an explosive unbeaten 94 from 40 balls as the USA beat Canada by seven wickets in the opening game of the T20 World Cup on Saturday. A historic win for USA in the #T20WorldCup 2024 opener 🇺🇸😍 How it happened ➡️ https://t.co/DtT0YPJbkj pic.twitter.com/0WjWiDeoMy — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) June 2, 2024 × Jones, born in New York but raised in Barbados, bludgeoned the Canadian attack, smashing ten sixes as he totally changed the momentum of the game in a superb 131-run third wicket partnership with Andries Gous. Former South Africa Under-19 batsman Gous made 65 off 46 balls before he holed out to deep midwicket off Nikhil Dutta, ending a partnership that had taken the Americans from struggling at 42-2 in the seventh over to close to their finish line at 173-3 in the 16th. Corey Anderson, the former New Zealand all-rounder, came in to accompany Jones who fittingly ended the contest with his 10th sixth of the night. ALSO READ: T20 WC: ‘I don’t run away from difficult times’ – Hardik Pandya reflects on ‘troubled’ last few months It was the perfect start to the tournament for the co-hosts, with the crowd at the compact Grand Prairie Stadium roaring with delight as Jones smashed the Canadian attack around the ground. "I don't think it is easy to put it into words," said Jones, whose 10 sixes are the second most in a T20 World Cup innings behind West Indian Chris Gayle's 11 against England in 2016. "With our batting line-up, we knew anything under 200 is chaseable. I go through my processes and I like my power hitting. I know if I get it in the middle, it will go for sure. I like to come in when the team is under pressure, it brings out the best in me," he said. Canada, also making their T20 World Cup debut, had set what appeared a challenging target with Navneet Dhaliwal making a well-paced 61 off 44 balls, including six four and three sixes after opener Aaron Johnson had set the early pace with an aggressive 23 off 16 balls. Nicholas Kirton maintained the momentum in the back half of the innings with 51 off 31 balls and Shreyas Movva's 32 off 16 was crucial in getting Canada to what looks to be a strong total in the Group A match with a strong finish. The USA is co-hosting the tournament with the West Indies with 16 of the group stage games being held in three American venues -- South Florida and New York along with Dallas. India, Pakistan and Ireland are also competing in Group A with two nations qualifying for the Super Eight stage.

T20 World Cup: Aaron Jones strikes gold in opener against Canada as USA win by 7 wickets

The United States pulled off a shock five-wicket win over Bangladesh in a Twenty20 International in Houston on Tuesday (May 21) giving the Americans a timely boost ahead of next month's T20 World Cup.

The United States pulled off a shock five-wicket win over Bangladesh in a Twenty20 International in Houston on Tuesday (May 21) giving the Americans a timely boost ahead of next month's T20 World Cup. The USA will host group-stage games in the tournament which is being co-hosted with the West Indies, and the three-match series with Bangladesh is their main warm-up. Bangladesh are ranked ninth in the world T20 rankings while the USA are placed 19th, below Nepal and Oman, but the Americans were more than a match for their more experienced opponents. Bangladesh were restricted to 153-6 with Towhid Hridoy top scoring with 58 from 47 balls and off-spinner Steven Taylor picking up two for nine from three overs. But the USA reached the target with three balls to spare thanks to a brilliant 61-run partnership between Corey Anderson and Harmeet Singh that saw them over the line. The USA were 94-5 with five overs remaining before the pair turned on the strokes, with former New Zealand international Anderson making 34 off 25 balls with two sixes while ex-Indian Under-19 player Singh hit three sixes and two fours as he struck 33 off just 13 deliveries. IPL 2024: Watch | Shah Rukh Khan's endearing apology after crashing post-match live show After Anderson hit a six from the penultimate ball of the 19th over, the Americans needed nine off the last six balls. Anderson smashed Mahmudullah over long-on for another six and then took a single before Singh struck the next ball over extra cover for four to win the game. "It's a great feeling," said Singh. "I was backing myself and the main aspect of the game was to stay in the game till the last. It came down to our best efforts in the last over and I think that was our plan," he said. "Definitely Corey brings a lot of experience. He himself played a lot of big tournaments, big games. He knows how to finish games and how to stay calm under pressure, finish till the last ball...we all look up to him," he said. The second game of the series will also be in Houston on Thursday.

Bangladesh suffer shock defeat against USA ahead of T20 World Cup

India’s U-19 World Cup winning captain, Unmukt Chand, found no place in USA’s 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup as former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson was picked for the marquee event.

India’s U-19 World Cup winning captain, Unmukt Chand, found no place in USA’s 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup as former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson was picked for the marquee event. While Monak Patel retains his place as the captain, Aaron Jones is named his deputy. USA is making its T20 World Cup debut and co-hosts the 20-team tournament alongside the West Indies. "USA Cricket (USAC) five member Men’s National Selection Panel has picked its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. The tournament, set to commence on June 1 and jointly hosted by the USA and West Indies, will see Monank Patel lead the team once again. The same squad will also play against Bangladesh in Houston, Texas for the three T20Is bilateral matches ahead of the World Cup,” USA’s official statement read. It's almost time to defend our home turf in the @T20WorldCup! Here is our 15-player squad that will be representing the United States in the World Cup beginning on June 1!#WeAreUSACricket #T20WorldCup #TeamUSA #Cricket pic.twitter.com/phnzT2Ce48 — USA Cricket (@usacricket) May 3, 2024 × Chand, who retired from Indian cricket after failing to make it to the senior team, moved to the USA to ply his trade in several franchise-based T20 leagues worldwide, and eventually represent America in World Cups. After he got snubbed from the squad for the five-match T20Is against Canada, which USA won 4-0, Chand was overlooked in the final 15 for the marquee event. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2024: Rovman Powell to lead West Indies' 15-man squad; no international return for Sunil Narine On the contrary, ex-Kiwi star Corey Anderson, who played two T20 WCs for the BlackCaps before (2014 and 2016), alongside the 2015 50-over World Cup, got picked, returning to play the ICC tournament after a long hiatus. Meanwhile, former Pakistan U-19 cricketer, Shayan Jahangir, is recalled to the side at the expense of Gajanand Singh, who made scores of 1* and 0 against Canada in the recently-concluded series. Although Jahangir’s exclusion from the Canada series surprised everyone, as he was USA’s leading run-scorer at the World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe, his last-moment selection brings stability to the side. Talismanic bowler Ali Khan returned to the side following an injury layoff, as former Canada captain Nitish Kumar found a place in the final 15, thanks to his 64 in his only appearance against Canada. Former Delhi and RCB batter, Milind Kumar, alongside Andries Gous and Steven Taylor make up for the remainder of USA’s batting line up. Here is USA’s final 15 for the 2024 T20 World Cup – Monank Patel (captain, wk), Aaron Jones (vice-captain), Andries Gous (wk), Steven Taylor, Corey Anderson, Nitish Kumar, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Milind Kumar, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar, Jessy Singh, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige and Nisarg Patel

Unmukt Chand dropped, Corey Anderson picked as USA name 15-man squad for T20 World Cup

Former India U-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand, who moved to the USA for regular cricket, has been dropped from their T20 squad for the five-match series against Canada. Corey Anderson, a former New Zealand all-rounder who also switched bases in the lure of finding a permanent spot in the playing XI, has been picked to represent the team for this series, pressing his case for making his T20 World Cup debut for the USA later in June.

Having performed well across three seasons in Minor League (MiLC), amassing over 1,500 runs in 45 matches, Chand stood at the top of run charts in the competition history. He also made headlines at the National T20 competition and inroads in the three practice matches after that, adding 70 in the training camp to press his case for selection for the 20-team tournament. Despite all this, the selectors overlooked him.

Monank Patel will captain the side, and Aaron Jones will be his deputy.

<h2>Here is the USA squad for the Canada T20 series –</h2>

Monank Patel (captain), Aaron Jones (vice-captain), Corey Anderson, Gajanand Singh, Jessy Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Nisarg Patel, Steven Taylor, Andries Gous, Harmeet Singh, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Nostush Kenjige, Milind Kumar, Nitish Kumar and Usman Rafiq

Meanwhile, the 33-year-old Corey Anderson is all set to make his international debut for the USA, having moved here in 2020. Following a stellar run at the domestic T20 competitions, wherein he scored over 900 runs in 28 games, striking at over 146, Anderson made the cut in the side for the Canada series, sealing his chances of playing the marquee tournament in the USA and the Caribbean. &nbsp;

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On the other hand, another Indian, spinner Harmeet Singh, who rose to fame since his U-19 heroics in the 2012 edition, has been&nbsp;picked in the 15-man squad. Under his leadership, MiLC side Seattle Thunderbolts won the competition in 2022. Harmeet was also the number one domestic draft pick in the Major League Cricket (MLC), where he played for the Seattle Orcas.&nbsp;

Besides, former Delhi and RCB batter Milind Kumar has also found a place in the side for the Canada T20Is. Milind was among the top run-getters in the MiLC, smashing over 1100 runs in 35 matches.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, ex-Canada captain Nitish Kumar will return to playing international cricket after shifting in 2021.&nbsp;

Former India U-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand, who moved to the USA for regular cricket, has been dropped from their T20 squad for the five-match series against Canada.

Former India U-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand, who moved to the USA for regular cricket, has been dropped from their T20 squad for the five-match series against Canada. Corey Anderson, a former New Zealand all-rounder who also switched bases in the lure of finding a permanent spot in the playing XI, has been picked to represent the team for this series, pressing his case for making his T20 World Cup debut for the USA later in June. Having performed well across three seasons in Minor League (MiLC), amassing over 1,500 runs in 45 matches, Chand stood at the top of run charts in the competition history. He also made headlines at the National T20 competition and inroads in the three practice matches after that, adding 70 in the training camp to press his case for selection for the 20-team tournament. Despite all this, the selectors overlooked him. Monank Patel will captain the side, and Aaron Jones will be his deputy. Here is the USA squad for the Canada T20 series – Monank Patel (captain), Aaron Jones (vice-captain), Corey Anderson, Gajanand Singh, Jessy Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Nisarg Patel, Steven Taylor, Andries Gous, Harmeet Singh, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Nostush Kenjige, Milind Kumar, Nitish Kumar and Usman Rafiq Meanwhile, the 33-year-old Corey Anderson is all set to make his international debut for the USA, having moved here in 2020. Following a stellar run at the domestic T20 competitions, wherein he scored over 900 runs in 28 games, striking at over 146, Anderson made the cut in the side for the Canada series, sealing his chances of playing the marquee tournament in the USA and the Caribbean. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Riyan Parag opens up on cracking code to smash Yorkers and short balls for boundaries On the other hand, another Indian, spinner Harmeet Singh, who rose to fame since his U-19 heroics in the 2012 edition, has been picked in the 15-man squad. Under his leadership, MiLC side Seattle Thunderbolts won the competition in 2022. Harmeet was also the number one domestic draft pick in the Major League Cricket (MLC), where he played for the Seattle Orcas. Besides, former Delhi and RCB batter Milind Kumar has also found a place in the side for the Canada T20Is. Milind was among the top run-getters in the MiLC, smashing over 1100 runs in 35 matches. Meanwhile, ex-Canada captain Nitish Kumar will return to playing international cricket after shifting in 2021.

Unmukt Chand dropped as Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh named in USA T20 squad

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