WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): Former Sri Lankan international Shehan Jayasuriya is all set to make his debut for the United States after being named in the 15-man squad for T20 World Cup starting February 7.
The 34-year-old all-rounder, who previously represented Sri Lanka in 12 ODIs and 18 T20Is—including a stint in the 2016 T20 World Cup—retired from Sri Lankan cricket in 2021.
After relocating to the U.S., the left-handed batter and off-spinner became a staple in the American domestic circuit, featuring prominently in Major League Cricket (MLC).
Jayasuriya is not the only fresh face in the Monank Patel-led side. Pakistan-born Mohammad Mohsin is also in line for his international debut for the US, while the squad includes Shubham Ranjane, the grandson of former Indian cricketer Vasant Ranjane.
Coming off a historic “Super Eight” finish during their home tournament in 2024, the United States enter this edition with high expectations.
They are slated to open their Group A campaign on February 7 against defending champions India, who are co-hosting the mega event alongside Sri Lanka.
US T20 World Cup squad
Monank Patel (captain), Jasdeep Singh, 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
