Former Pakistan fast bowler Ehsan Adil has been officially added to the United States cricket team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, marking a notable development ahead of the global tournament. The move brings international experience into the USA squad at a crucial stage of the competition.
ICC Technical Committee Approves Squad Change
The ICC Event Technical Committee approved Ehsan Adil’s inclusion in the USA squad following an injury setback. He replaces Jasdeep Singh, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury sustained during a warm-up match.
Jasdeep Singh picked up the injury on February 5 during the USA’s warm-up game against New Zealand. Medical assessments later confirmed that he would be unable to recover in time, prompting the team management to seek an approved replacement.
Ehsan Adil Brings Valuable International Experience
At 32 years old, Ehsan Adil adds much-needed pace bowling experience to the American side. He previously represented Pakistan at the international level between 2013 and 2015, featuring in three Test matches and six One Day Internationals.
Known for his ability to generate bounce and maintain disciplined lines, Adil’s inclusion is expected to strengthen the USA bowling attack, especially in high-pressure T20 matches where experience often makes the difference.
A Boost for USA’s T20 World Cup Campaign
The addition of a former Pakistan international is seen as a significant boost for USA cricket as the team prepares to compete against stronger and more established sides. With the T20 World Cup demanding depth and adaptability, Adil’s exposure to top-level cricket could play an important role both on and off the field.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on how Ehsan Adil integrates into the squad and whether his experience can help the USA deliver competitive performances on the world stage.
