The United States (USA) has announced its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, and one notable name is missing.
Despite earlier reports linking former Pakistan fast bowler Ehsan Adil with selection, he has not been included in the final USA squad for the global tournament.
Adil, who represented Pakistan in international cricket between 2013 and 2015 and has built a strong domestic record, was widely expected by fans and commentators to feature in the USA lineup. Reports earlier in January suggested he had been named in an expanded USA squad and was part of the touring group preparing in Sri Lanka.
However, his name does not appear in the final squad released for the World Cup, making his absence a significant omission from a team built around continuity and returning experience.
Led by captain Monank Patel, the USA squad includes 10 players who were part of the team at the 2024 edition of the tournament. The United States will be making their second appearance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after reaching the Super 8 stage on debut in 2024.
USA Squad for T20 World Cup 2026
Monank Patel (c)
Jessy Singh (vc)
Andries Gous
Shehan Jayasuriya
Milind Kumar
Shayan Jahangir
Saiteja Mukkamala
Sanjay Krishnamurthi
Harmeet Singh
Nosthush Kenjige
Shadley Van Schalkwyk
Saurabh Netravalkar
Ali Khan
Mohammad Mohsin
Shubham Ranjane
Among the key returnees are Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, and Ali Khan.
Wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous led the USA batting charts at the 2024 World Cup with 219 runs, while Saurabh Netravalkar topped the bowling standings for the team with six wickets.
Shubham Ranjane is set to make his T20I debut, while Mohammad Mohsin and Shehan Jayasuriya could also earn their first international caps for the United States.
Placed in Group A, the USA will face India, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and Namibia in the group stage. They begin their campaign against India on February 7 in Mumbai.
