USA Cricket Unveils Squad for ICC CWC League 2 in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — USA Cricket announced its Men’s National Team squad and schedule for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series set to take place from October 26 to November 5, 2025. The tournament will involve the USA, Nepal, and hosts UAE, with matches scheduled to start at 9:30 AM local time at the Dubai International Stadium and ICC Academy Oval.

The USA team is currently preparing for its first match against Nepal, which kicks off the series on October 26. All players have joined the training camp under Head Coach Pubudu Dassanayake.

Dassanayake expressed optimism about the series, stating, “This series marks another important step in our League 2 campaign. The squad has shown consistency and determination throughout the season, and we are eager to build on that momentum against two quality opponents in UAE and Nepal.”

This tri-series will feature first-time call-ups for all-rounders Shubham Subhash Ranjane and Rushil Ugarkar. Ugarkar performed well in the 2025 Major League Cricket Championship, raising expectations for his debut.

The USA squad includes captain Monank Patel, vice-captain Jessy Singh, and other key players such as Nosthush Kenjige and Milind Kumar. A complete breakdown of the squad is as follows:

Monank Patel (Captain), Jessy Singh (Vice-Captain), Saurabh Netravalkar, Rushil Ugarkar, Nosthush Kenjige, Milind Kumar, Smit Patel, Shayan Jahangir, Juanoy Drysdale, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Yasir Mohammad, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shubham Ranjane, Andries Gous.

The full schedule for the tri-series includes matches against Nepal on October 26 and again on November 1, as well as encounters against UAE on October 28 and November 3. All matches will be streamed live on ICC.tv, contributing to the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, which is vital for the qualification process for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

USA Cricket is dedicated to the growth and promotion of cricket in the U.S., governed by the International Cricket Council. They aim to foster competitive excellence and prepare players for international challenges.