The schedule for the upcoming T-20 Cricket World Cup in June has been officially announced by the ICC
Notably, the American cricket team will participate in the T-20 World Cup for the first time, marking a historic moment for cricket in the United States
Monank Patel, of Indian origin, serves as the captain of the American cricket team and has held this position since October 2021
The T-20 World Cup will feature a total of 55 matches, taking place in both West Indies and the United States. This marks the first time the tournament is being hosted in America
As a co-host, the American cricket team will actively participate in the T-20 World Cup, adding to the overall excitement of the event
Monank Patel, originally from Gujarat, has been a crucial part of the American cricket scene since 2018 and has previously played for the Gujarat team
Born on May 1, 1993, in Anand, Gujarat, Patel is a right-handed batsman and also fulfills the role of wicketkeeper
Patel's journey in international cricket began when he obtained America's green card in 2010 and subsequently moved to the country in 2016
Patel became the first American cricketer to score a century during the Regional Super-50 tournament in October 2018, contributing 290 runs in seven matches