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US Envoy Meets ICC's Jay Shah, Discusses Cricket's Boom in America

The United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Mor, met with ICC Chairman Jay Shah at the Wankhede Stadium during the India-USA T20 World Cup match to discuss the sport's rapid growth in America. The ambassador also met with business magnate Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani on the sidelines of the event. In the match, India, led by a captain's innings from Suryakumar Yadav and a key bowling performance from Mohammad Siraj, secured a hard-fought 29-run victory. The win came despite India entering as defending champions under significant pressure and dealing with last-minute player withdrawals due to injury and illness.

Key Points: US Ambassador, ICC Chair Discuss Cricket Growth at T20 World Cup

  • Diplomatic meet at T20 World Cup
  • Focus on US cricket infrastructure & talent
  • India's tense 29-run victory over USA
  • SKY's captain's knock leads India
  • Siraj's 3-wicket haul seals win
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'We discussed the exponential growth of cricket': USA ambassador to India meets ICC chair Jay Shah

US Ambassador to India meets ICC's Jay Shah at Wankhede, discusses cricket's exponential growth in USA. Also meets Mukesh & Nita Ambani.

"We discussed the exponential growth of cricket in the United States - Sergio Mor"

Mumbai, Feb 7

The United States of America Ambassador to India Sergio Mor met with the ICC chairman Jay Shah at the iconic Wankhede Stadium during the India vs USA match in the T20 World Cup 2026.

"A pleasure meeting with @ICC Chairman @JayShah at the #T20WorldCup today. We discussed the exponential growth of cricket in the United States with our world-class infrastructure, star talent, and incredible fans," U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor posted on X.

Gor also had a meet-up with Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani.

Great to see my friends Mukesh and Nita Ambani on the sidelines of the #T20WorldCup match between @USACricket and India.

In the match, skipper Suryakumar Yadav blasted a majestic unbeaten 84 and seasoned pacer Mohammad Siraj bagged 3-29 coming in as a last-minute replacement as India saved themselves the blushes with a face-saving 29-run victory over the USA.

Coming into the home World Cup as the defending champions, India are under pressure from the huge expectations for their third title. They suffered a setback on the eve of the opener when all-rounder Harshit Rana had to be withdrawn because of an injury, and the bad news continued as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah decided to sit out the match with illness.

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav led from the front as he scored a half-century in his debut as captain in the T20 World Cup and helped the team post a modest total of 161/9. Siraj took over after that with a two-wicket burst and, with Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel claiming two wickets each, prevailed over the USA by 29 runs.

Siraj claimed 3-29, Arshdeep bagged 2-18, and Axar claimed 2-24 as India restricted the USA to 132/9 in 20 overs at the Wankhede Stadium, struggling to win their first match in Group A.

- IANS

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Priya S
A 29-run win against the USA? With Bumrah out ill, I understand, but we should be winning more comfortably. The middle order collapse is worrying. Hope the team finds its rhythm soon.
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Arjun K
Siraj was the real hero! Stepped up when we needed him most. The ambassador meeting Jay Shah shows cricket is becoming a real diplomatic tool. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As an American living in Mumbai, it's incredible to see this bridge being built. The atmosphere at Wankhede was electric, even for a USA match! Looking forward to more games.
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Vikram M
The article mentions meeting Mukesh Ambani. Sometimes it feels like the business and glamour side gets more focus than the cricket on the field. Just an observation. The win was crucial though.
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Kavya N
Defending champions pressure is real! SKY led from the front, but we need all players fit. Get well soon, Bumrah! The USA team has some serious talent, credit to them.

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