Chand Missed Out; Anderson Cut from USA Squad

Unmukt Chand has faced another setback as he misses out on a spot in the USA cricket team. Despite his past achievements as the captain of India’s U19 World Cup-winning squad, he has not been included in the roster for the upcoming tour to the Netherlands. In a notable change, Corey Anderson has also been omitted from the team. Chand’s exclusion continues his run of disappointing selections, while Anderson’s absence marks a significant shift in the team’s lineup.

USA Selection Committee Overlooked Unmukt Chand:

The USA Selection Committee has once again opted not to include Unmukt Chand in their squad, denying him his first international call-up. Despite being eligible and having a rich cricketing background, including leading India to victory in the 2012 ICC U19 World Cup, Chand has yet to represent the USA. Having moved to the USA in 2021, his aspirations for an international cricket comeback have encountered a significant hurdle.

Chand’s exclusion extends to the upcoming five-match T20I series against Canada, as well as the USA’s T20 World Cup squad. The recent squad announcement for the Netherlands tour further emphasizes his ongoing struggle to secure a place in the team. Despite his considerable experience and past successes, Chand remains on the sidelines as the USA cricket team prepares for these crucial fixtures.

Corey Anderson, the former New Zealand all-rounder, has been removed from the squad following a lackluster performance in the T20 World Cup. In a notable change, Smit Patel, the former India U19 wicketkeeper-batter, has been added to the ODI squad. This comes as a result of Gous’s absence from the ODI series, leaving Patel with the opportunity to step into the role.