Vice-captain Aaron Jones thinks that this is just the beginning for the developing cricket nation. With their inaugural appearance at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the USA national cricket team created history by making it to the Super Eight round. They advanced after wins against Canada and Pakistan, despite the fact that their last group match against Ireland was rained out.
Before Ireland’s no-result to finish second in their group, the USA had already defeated Canada, Pakistan, and India. Three high-profile Super Eights matches versus South Africa, the West Indies, and possibly England are their reward. It also secures a place in the India and Sri Lanka T20 World Cup in 2026.
Aaron Jones had declared outright prior to the competition that the USA have the talent to defeat any team on their day. He reiterated that after advancing to the knockout round.
Indeed, when I mentioned it earlier this year, I firmly thought that. Let’s face it, not many people are truly interested in American cricket. Therefore, it’s unlikely that everyone on the planet is already aware of the level of skill and skillfulness of our gamers. I think it might give us a slight advantage, but I also think that once we play good cricket, we can beat any side in the world on any given day,” Jones stated, according ESPNcricinfo.
To be honest, it’s a significant deal for us: Aaron Jones
According to the batter, the entire USA camp is celebrating their accomplishment and is pleased that they have advanced to the next round.
Thus, we are appreciative that we made it to the Final Eight. Indeed, we are celebrating, but we also left the hotel this morning with the intention of playing cricket. Right now, everyone is content. Right now, everyone is delighted since they qualified for the Super Eights, said Jones.
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Jones acknowledges the impact of the USA’s success on the development of cricket in the nation, particularly when the team competes against the world’s finest teams in a major event like the World Cup.
To be honest, it’s a major deal for us. We have discussed participating in the World Cup, playing more matches against Full Member nations, and other similar things during the past few years. And we’re doing it right now here. Plus, it feels great to qualify for the Super Eights. It’s important for us not just now, but also in the long run, since I believe we’ll qualify for the World Cup in 2026. Not just for us, but also for the supporters across the nation. We certainly appreciate them, not just for the fans but also for the upcoming American generation,” he continued.
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