Aaron Jones, the vice-captain of the USA team, expressed strong confidence in his team’s ability to challenge and defeat full member sides in the T20 World Cup. He believes that as long as they play ‘proper cricket’ and reach their full potential, they can compete with the best teams in the world.
The USA, as co-hosts of the tournament, secured their place in the Super Eight after their Group A match against Ireland was washed out. This resulted in both teams sharing a point. The team started their campaign with a seven-wicket victory over Canada, followed by a thrilling Super Over win against former champions Pakistan, making their debut appearance in the tournament unforgettable.
Jones remains optimistic about their chances against formidable teams like South Africa, West Indies, and possibly England in the upcoming Super Eight stage. He emphasized that the world may not yet be fully aware of the talent present in US cricket.
Their qualification for the Super Eight has also guaranteed the USA’s automatic participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Jones expressed the significance of this achievement, stating that it is a big moment for the team and for cricket in America as a whole. He highlighted the importance of this moment for fans of