USA Pacer Ali Khan Issues Warning Following Bangladesh Series Triumph
USA’s fast bowler, Ali Khan, has declared that their recent series victory over Bangladesh is not a fluke, and the team is confident of causing more upsets in the forthcoming T20 World Cup.
“We [USA] are hungry, and we are going to take on whoever comes our way,” Khan stated.
“This is a time for us to make adjustments and changes. The team is balanced, and everyone is eager. I am confident that USA will cause some upsets [at the T20 World Cup].”
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USA defeated Bangladesh in the first T20I on Tuesday and followed it up with another win in the second T20I, ensuring a remarkable series victory that will undoubtedly boost their confidence ahead of the home T20 World Cup.
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“We need to put USA on the world cricket map,” Khan asserted.
“Sometimes when you win against a big side, they say it’s a fluke. But beating them twice, back-to-back, and winning the series is not a fluke.”
“We have the talent, skills, and the ability if given the opportunities.”
Khan, who was named Player of the Match in the second T20I, led USA to a thrilling win by taking the last five Bangladesh wickets within 14 runs.
However, the team’s success was a collective effort with contributions from every department. The openers, Steven Taylor and skipper Monank Patel, scored runs, as did senior middle-order batter Aaron Jones. The lower middle-order duo of Corey Anderson and Harmeet Singh were instrumental in their brilliant run-chase in the first T20I.
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“It’s massive!” Khan exclaimed.
“In a series like this, individual performances count as well. As a team, it just shows the world what we can do if given the opportunities.”
“If we keep playing at this associate level or lower level, we will just stay there. But if we have more opportunities to play against bigger sides, top ten teams, there are definitely ways of causing an upset. More opportunities against full members will help us showcase our talent.”