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US Envoy Predicts Cricket Boom in America After Thrilling T20 World Cup Match

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor attended the T20 World Cup match between India and the USA in Mumbai, thanking the ICC and its Chairman Jay Shah for the event. He expressed strong optimism about cricket's future in the United States, particularly looking ahead to the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. During the visit, Gor discussed the game's exponential growth in the US, citing world-class infrastructure and a passionate fan base. India won the match by 29 runs, with Suryakumar Yadav scoring a brilliant 84 runs.

Key Points: US Ambassador Hails Cricket's Future in America Post T20 WC

  • US Ambassador praises cricket's US growth
  • Meets ICC Chairman Jay Shah at Mumbai match
  • Highlights infrastructure and fanbase for expansion
  • India defeats USA by 29 runs in tournament opener
  • Envoy also meets Mukesh and Nita Ambani
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US Ambassador hails cricket's bright future in America; thanks ICC, Chairman Jay Shah after attending India vs USA T20 WC match

US Ambassador Sergio Gor thanks ICC's Jay Shah, predicts bright future for cricket in the USA, including at the 2028 Olympics, after attending India vs USA match.

"I predict Cricket has a very bright future ahead in the United States, including at the upcoming Olympics. - Sergio Gor"

Mumbai, February 8

US Ambassador Sergio Gor thanked the International Cricket Council and its chairman Jay Shah "for an incredible evening of Cricket" after he attended the India vs USA ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Sergio Gor also noted that cricket has a bright future in the United States of America, including at the 2028 Olympics.

On X, Ambassador Gor said, "Thank you @ICC and @JayShah for an incredible evening of Cricket at the #T20WorldCup! I predict Cricket has a very bright future ahead in the United States, including at the upcoming Olympics."

Sergio Gor met with ICC Chairman Jay Shah during the match and discussed the rapid growth of cricket in the United States. In another post on X, the US Ambassador described his meeting with Jay Shah, highlighting the key factors driving cricket's expansion in the US: "We discussed the exponential growth of cricket in the United States with our world-class infrastructure, star talent, and incredible fans," he said.

After the India vs USA match, the US Ambassador also posted a photo with the United States cricket team and Jay Shah. He wrote, "Proud of our American Cricket team! An incredibly exciting game tonight in Mumbai."

Notably, Sergio Gor also met the Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and Reliance Foundation founder-chairperson Nita Ambani on the sidelines during the T20 World Cup match between India and the USA on Saturday.

Coming to the match, India registered their first victory of the tournament as Suryakumar Yadav and co. defeated Monank Patel's USA by 29 runs.

After being asked to bat first, the Men in Blue scored 161/9 in 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav played an unbeaten knock of 84 off 49 deliveries, with 10 fours and four sixes. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan (20 off 16 balls, with one four and two sixes) and Tilak Varma (25 off 16 balls, with three fours and one six) also chipped in with the bat.

For the USA, Shadley van Schalkwyk (4/29) and Harmeet Singh (2/26) were among the wicket-takers.

In response, the USA were restricted to 132/8 as they lost the match by 29 runs. Milind Kumar (34 off 34 balls, with four boundaries), Sanjay Krishnamurthi (37 off 31 balls, with two sixes and one four) and Shubham Ranjane (37 off 22 balls, with two fours and three sixes) played fighting knocks for their side.

For India, Mohammed Siraj (3/29), Axar Patel (2/24), and Arshdeep Singh (2/18) picked wickets.

- ANI

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Priya S
Very proud of our team's win, but honestly, the USA team put up a great fight! Milind Kumar and Sanjay Krishnamurthi batted well. It's good for cricket to have more competitive teams. The Ambassador's enthusiasm is contagious!
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Rohit P
Suryakumar Yadav was on fire! What an innings under pressure. But I have to say, the article focuses a lot on the diplomatic meet-and-greet. The real story is the match and the players' performance, no?
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Sarah B
As an American living in India, this makes me so happy! Cricket is such a beautiful sport. There is a growing fanbase back home, especially in cities with large South Asian communities. 2028 Olympics will be a game-changer.
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Vikram M
Good to see the US taking cricket seriously. But "world-class infrastructure"? They have a long way to go compared to India, Australia, or England. Hope this isn't just diplomatic talk and they actually invest in grassroots development.
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Kavya N
The meeting with the Ambanis is interesting. Reliance has been a big player in sports. Maybe we'll see some major investments or partnerships for cricket in the US soon. Jai Ho Cricket! 🏏

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