Key Highlights
- USA Cricket announces squad and schedule for ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in Dubai.
- The event features hosts UAE, along with Nepal and USA, from October 26 to November 5, 2025.
- Matches will start at 9:30 AM local time at the Dubai International Stadium and ICC Academy Oval.
- Head Coach Pubudu Dassanayake expresses confidence in squad’s consistency and determination.
New Squad for ICC CWC League 2 Tri-Series
USA Cricket has unveiled its Men’s National Team squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series. The team, which will compete against hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nepal from October 26 to November 5, 2025, includes both experienced players and newcomers.
Key Players
The squad features established players such as Monank Patel, who will captain the team, and Jessy Singh, who will lead as vice-captain. Other notable inclusions are Saurabh Netravalkar, Rushil Ugarkar, Nosthush Kenjige, Milind Kumar, Smit Patel, Shayan Jahangir, Juanoy Drysdale, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Yasir Mohammad, and Saiteja Mukkamalla. All-rounders Shubham Subhash Ranjane and Rushil Ugarkar are making their ICC ODI debuts during the series.
Preparations and Schedule
The USA Men’s squad is currently in Dubai preparing for the series opener against Nepal on October 26, 2025. The team has joined camp and commenced training under the supervision of Head Coach Pubudu Dassanayake and the support staff. Dassanayake expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming matches: “This series marks another important step in our League 2 campaign. The squad has shown consistency and determination throughout the season, and we are eager to build on that momentum against two quality opponents in UAE and Nepal.”
Matches Schedule
The schedule for the tri-series is as follows:
- Sunday, October 26: Nepal vs USA – Dubai International Stadium
- Tuesday, October 28: UAE vs USA – Dubai International Stadium
- Thursday, October 30: UAE vs Nepal – ICC Academy (Oval 1)
- Saturday, November 1: Nepal vs USA – ICC Academy (Oval 1)
- Monday, November 3: UAE vs USA – Dubai International Stadium
- Wednesday, November 5: UAE vs Nepal – ICC Academy (Oval 1)
Significance of the Tri-Series
This tri-series is part of the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2. Each team will play four matches in Dubai, with points contributing to the League 2 standings that determine advancement to the next stage of World Cup qualification.
All matches of the CWC League 2 will be streamed live on ICC.tv, providing fans around the world with a chance to watch the action. The performance in this series is crucial for USA Cricket as they aim to secure a place in the final stages of the World Cup qualification process.
