Key Highlights
- USA Cricket has announced the squad and schedule for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series.
- The series will be held in Dubai from October 26 to November 5, 2025, featuring UAE, Nepal, and USA.
- All matches will start at 9:30 AM local time at the Dubai International Stadium and ICC Academy Oval.
- Shubham Subhash Ranjane and Rushil Ugarkar have been included in the squad for the first time and could make their ICC ODI debuts.
The Preparations for the Tri-Series
USA Cricket has kicked off preparations for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series by assembling its Men’s National Team squad. The team is currently in Dubai, getting ready to face Nepal on October 26, 2025. Head Coach Pubudu Dassanayake expressed optimism about the team’s readiness and prospects:
Pubudu Dassanayake, USA Cricket Men’s Head Coach, stated, “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.”
Details of the Squad and Schedule
The USA Cricket Men’s squad for the CWC League 2 includes a mix of experienced players and newcomers. Key members include:
- Monank Patel (Captain)
- Jessy Singh (Vice-Captain)
- Saurabh Netravalkar
- Rushil Ugarkar, who has recently featured in the 2025 Major League Cricket Championship
- Nosthush Kenjige
- Milind Kumar
- Smit Patel
- Shayan Jahangir Juanoy Drysdale
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi
- Harmeet Singh
- Yasir Mohammad
- Saiteja Mukkamalla
- Andries Gous
The schedule for the tri-series is packed with matches, each starting at 9:30 AM local time. The series will feature:
- 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)
Importance of the Tri-Series in World Cup Qualification
This tri-series is part of the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2. Each team will play four matches, with points contributing to the League 2 standings that determine advancement to the next stage of World Cup qualification. USA Cricket’s participation underscores its commitment to competitive excellence and international cricket.
For more information or updates, interested parties can reach out via email at [email protected]. USA Cricket continues to work towards developing and promoting all forms of cricket in the United States, aiming to grow the sport and enable U.S. cricketers to compete on a global stage.
