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

Unmukt Chand, the former captain of India's under-19 cricket team who brought the World Cup trophy home in 2012, might play against India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Unmukt Chand, the former captain of India's under-19 cricket team who brought the World Cup trophy home in 2012, might play against India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. He said it would "be strange" to clash with India as he would be eligible to play for the United States in the marquee tournament, scheduled in June. The USA is in the same group as India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024. India and the USA will clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 league match on 12 June in New York. Chand retired from all forms of cricket in India in September 2021. He has almost fulfilled the eligibility criteria of staying in the USA for 10 months in a year for three years. In a recent interview with Cricbuzz, Unmukt Chand said, "It is something which would be very strange (laughs), but I think since I've retired from India, my next goal was always to sort of play against India, and not in any bad blood but keen to test myself out against the best team in the world." In the early 2010s, Unmukt Chand was one of the most exciting prospects in India. However, he couldn't live up to the sky-high expectations after scoring a match-winning century in the under-19 World Cup finals. Unmukt Chand transferred allegiance from Delhi to Uttarakhand due to underwhelming returns in the domestic circuit. In 2021, he moved to the USA and played for the Silicon Valley Strikers. He has scored over 1,500 runs across three seasons in the first Minor League Cricket. If Chand gets selected to play for the United States, he might lock horns with players who were once his team mates like Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav. Two more players, Smit Patel and Harmeet Singh, from the under-19 World Cup 2012, have qualified to play for the United States in the T20 World Cup 2024. Patel, a wicketkeeper and batter, has played cricket for Gujarat, Tripura, and Vadodara in India. He moved to the USA in 2020. Patel fondly remembers playing with Jasprit Bumrah. "I have spent a lot of time with Jassi over the years. Still remember the day he rocked up to practice for the first time and left us awestruck with what we were witnessing," Smit told Cricbuzz. "The team had a name for him those days. We used to call him Jasprit Gumrah." (With inputs from agencies)

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Unmukt Chand is set to become the first Indian male cricketer to play in Australia's Big Bash League after he signed for Melbourne Renegades for the 2021-2022 season. The 28-year-old said that he is "very excited" and it is "great" to be part of the Melbourne Renegades family.&nbsp;

He further said, "I've loved watching the Big Bash and players around the world coming in. It's a great platform and I always wanted to play there. I'm really looking forward in the coming years that I can make a name for myself and hopefully win championships for the teams I play for."&nbsp;

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Former U-19 World Cup-winning captain had called time on his playing career in India earlier this year and is currently representing the USA team. He had never played for the Indian senior team but was part of three IPL franchises — Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals.&nbsp;

While Indian women's players are allowed to play in overseas domestic leagues, the country's male international and domestic players are barred from doing so.&nbsp;

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"It's great to have Unmukt on board and we're looking forward to seeing what he can do as a Renegade. He makes history as the first Indian player in the BBL, which is exciting for our club, our fans and the competition," said club manager James Rosengarten.&nbsp;

Reflecting on his move, Chand also said, "I know for a fact there are lots of Indians in Melbourne, so it's going to be nice, and I hope the crowds turn up for games as well. I really look forward to contributing as much as I can on the field. I'll give it my best shot."

Unmukt Chand is set to become the first Indian male cricketer to play in Australia's Big Bash League after he signed for Melbourne Renegades for the 2021-2022 season.

Unmukt Chand is set to become the first Indian male cricketer to play in Australia's Big Bash League after he signed for Melbourne Renegades for the 2021-2022 season. The 28-year-old said that he is "very excited" and it is "great" to be part of the Melbourne Renegades family. He further said, "I've loved watching the Big Bash and players around the world coming in. It's a great platform and I always wanted to play there. I'm really looking forward in the coming years that I can make a name for myself and hopefully win championships for the teams I play for." IN PICS | Brilliant captain to excellent mentor: Selfless Rahul Dravid continues to serve Indian cricket Former U-19 World Cup-winning captain had called time on his playing career in India earlier this year and is currently representing the USA team. He had never played for the Indian senior team but was part of three IPL franchises — Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals. While Indian women's players are allowed to play in overseas domestic leagues, the country's male international and domestic players are barred from doing so. ALSO READ | 'Decision-making sometimes can be a problem': Rohit Sharma reflects on defeats against Pakistan, New Zealand "It's great to have Unmukt on board and we're looking forward to seeing what he can do as a Renegade. He makes history as the first Indian player in the BBL, which is exciting for our club, our fans and the competition," said club manager James Rosengarten. Reflecting on his move, Chand also said, "I know for a fact there are lots of Indians in Melbourne, so it's going to be nice, and I hope the crowds turn up for games as well. I really look forward to contributing as much as I can on the field. I'll give it my best shot."

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India's 2012 U19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand ended his India career after signing a three-year deal with Major League Cricket that is based in the United States of America.&nbsp;

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Despite performing in the U-19 World Cup finals in 2012 and leading India A, Chand never got a call-up in the senior team. The closest he got to being selected for the senior team was in 2014 after his impressive Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy performance.

Chand, who was once considered as the next big talent after Virat Kohli, said that it was a tough decision to end his career in India.&nbsp;

"It's a tough one for someone like me, who has always dreamed of playing for the country. And most of it very emotional one as well and obviously, having played every other cricket, except for the senior team, I think it was a very painful call. But then the last few years have not been very kind to me in terms of facing a lot of association politics among other things. I've not been able to play a lot of cricket because of such things and that is why I arrived at this decision, to play some good cricket here in the US. I'd finally like to thank the BCCI for their support over the years in making me the cricketer I am today" said Chand to Cricbuzz.

The 28-year-old took this decision after the DDCA did not let him feature in even a single match for Delhi this year.&nbsp;

"Things like that hurt you as a player. When certain players who lack a certain pedigree play ahead of you then it feels like a slap on your face. I've never gotten the support I've yearned from DDCA all these years. I've been ousted from the team multiple times for no fault of mine."

Chand will be joining his U-19 WC winning teammates Smit Patel and Harmeet Patel at the Major League Cricket.

India's 2012 U19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand ended his India career after signing a three-year deal with Major League Cricket that is based in the United States of America.

India's 2012 U19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand ended his India career after signing a three-year deal with Major League Cricket that is based in the United States of America. ALSO READ: Cricket: England fans hurl bottle corks at KL Rahul, Virat Kohli's reaction goes viral - WATCH Despite performing in the U-19 World Cup finals in 2012 and leading India A, Chand never got a call-up in the senior team. The closest he got to being selected for the senior team was in 2014 after his impressive Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy performance. Chand, who was once considered as the next big talent after Virat Kohli, said that it was a tough decision to end his career in India. "It's a tough one for someone like me, who has always dreamed of playing for the country. And most of it very emotional one as well and obviously, having played every other cricket, except for the senior team, I think it was a very painful call. But then the last few years have not been very kind to me in terms of facing a lot of association politics among other things. I've not been able to play a lot of cricket because of such things and that is why I arrived at this decision, to play some good cricket here in the US. I'd finally like to thank the BCCI for their support over the years in making me the cricketer I am today" said Chand to Cricbuzz. The 28-year-old took this decision after the DDCA did not let him feature in even a single match for Delhi this year. "Things like that hurt you as a player. When certain players who lack a certain pedigree play ahead of you then it feels like a slap on your face. I've never gotten the support I've yearned from DDCA all these years. I've been ousted from the team multiple times for no fault of mine." Chand will be joining his U-19 WC winning teammates Smit Patel and Harmeet Patel at the Major League Cricket.

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It has been almost six years since an Indian team took on Australia in the final of the Under 19 World Cup.&nbsp;

The last time&nbsp;Unmukt Chand led India to glory back in 2012, drawing level with Australia with three title wins apiece.&nbsp;

While the trophy has eluded both teams in the last two editions, the opportunity to become the most successful team in the history of the competition - with a fourth title victory - will spur both Prithvi Shaw and Jason Sangha&#39;s side&nbsp;when they face off in the summit clash of the ICC Under 19 World Cup, 2018 on Saturday. &nbsp;

The promising Prithvi Shaw,&nbsp;is already being&nbsp;touted&nbsp;as the next big thing in Indian cricket. The young star&nbsp;will be eager to join the likes of Mohammad Kaif (2002), Virat Kohli (2008) and Unmukt Chand (2012) in leading the side to the U-19 World Cup title.

As of now, they have put in some impressive performances to win all their five matches including an emphatic 203-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-final and a 100-run victory over Australia in their tournament-opener.

India&#39;s batting has been at its lethal best. While the openers -- Shaw and Manjot Kalra -- have given the team good starts throughout the tournament, Shubman Gill has been in phenomenal form at the number - 3&nbsp;position.

Australia, on the other hand, would be desperate for revenge after their big loss to the Indians in the&nbsp;tournament opener.

The Jason Sangha-led side&#39;s last two performances signals that they have upped their game when it mattered.

Australia&#39;s 31-run win over England in the quarterfinal, while defending 127-run total, and a six-wicket win over Afghanistan, who surprised everyone with their semi-final appearance, clearly indicate that they are here to give India a tough fight in the summit clash.

Last was in 2012, Unmukt Chand led India to glory

It has been almost six years since an Indian team took on Australia in the final of the Under 19 World Cup. The last time Unmukt Chand led India to glory back in 2012, drawing level with Australia with three title wins apiece. While the trophy has eluded both teams in the last two editions, the opportunity to become the most successful team in the history of the competition - with a fourth title victory - will spur both Prithvi Shaw and Jason Sangha's side when they face off in the summit clash of the ICC Under 19 World Cup, 2018 on Saturday. The promising Prithvi Shaw, is already being touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket. The young star will be eager to join the likes of Mohammad Kaif (2002), Virat Kohli (2008) and Unmukt Chand (2012) in leading the side to the U-19 World Cup title. As of now, they have put in some impressive performances to win all their five matches including an emphatic 203-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-final and a 100-run victory over Australia in their tournament-opener. India's batting has been at its lethal best. While the openers -- Shaw and Manjot Kalra -- have given the team good starts throughout the tournament, Shubman Gill has been in phenomenal form at the number - 3 position. Australia, on the other hand, would be desperate for revenge after their big loss to the Indians in the tournament opener. The Jason Sangha-led side's last two performances signals that they have upped their game when it mattered. Australia's 31-run win over England in the quarterfinal, while defending 127-run total, and a six-wicket win over Afghanistan, who surprised everyone with their semi-final appearance, clearly indicate that they are here to give India a tough fight in the summit clash.

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