United States’ skipper Monank Patel, who scored a crucial 50, believes that their historic T20 World Cup victory over Pakistan will have significant implications for USA cricket. Patel is confident that this win will open many doors for them but emphasizes the importance of staying focused on their next challenge against India. Co-hosts USA stunned former champions Pakistan in a Super Over on Thursday and now face another tough opponent in India on June 12.
Patel expressed his happiness over the win, highlighting the incredible performance against Pakistan in their first World Cup meeting. He emphasized the need to keep emotions balanced and ensure the team remains fresh for the next game. Patel asserted that defeating Pakistan in the World Cup is a major milestone that will aid the growth of cricket in the USA. He noted that hosting and performing well in the World Cup is a significant achievement for the team and the USA cricket community.
Despite leading Group A with four points after victories over Canada and Pakistan, Patel said they are not yet thinking about a Super Eight entry and are focused on their next match. He dismissed any notion that their wins were flukes, emphasizing their hard work and capabilities. For now, the team is in a celebratory mood, enjoying their surprising victory with teammates, family, and friends.
United States captain Monank Patel sees their T20 World Cup win over Pakistan as a game-changer for USA cricket. He’s focused on the next challenge against India, stressing the need to stay grounded. Despite leading Group A, he’s not thinking about Super Eight yet. Patel believes their win over Pakistan will boost cricket’s growth in the USA. The team is enjoying the victory but remains focused on the upcoming match.
