USA Cricket has unveiled the squad for the upcoming ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, set to be hosted in Malaysia next month. After the 15-member list came to light, eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice that every selected player, including the reserves, is of Indian-American descent. Anika Kolan has been named the captain, with Aditiba Chudasama serving as her deputy. USA’s squad selection for the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup has garnered massive attention on social media, with users pointing at the dominance of Indian-origin players.
USA Cricket dropped the squad list on Instagram with the caption– “Officially unveiling our squad for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. Let’s do this."
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The post has spread like wildfire on social media. Fans have dropped comments. Fans have given a shout-out to players making a cut.
“Extended States of India" was the sentiment on social media.
A user wrote, “Indian Cricket Team of America. Go, guys."
A fan humorously asked, “Where are the Americans?"
A user sarcastically said the USA Women’s U-19 team should be named “India B".
People, on X (formerly Twitter), have also shared their thoughts.
A user said, “Those who said ‘Indians aren’t good innovators but good at management’ sitting with their belly out eating junk— well that’s all they are good for otherwise they’d make it to their own country’s sports team."
Those who said "indians aren't good innovators but good at management" sitting with their belly out eating junk— well that's all they are good for otherwise they'd make it to their own countries sports team.— sasta kafka? (@saqif_mohammed) December 30, 2024
A person added that cricket has gained much popularity in the USA in recent times. “See, how cricket is so famous in America that the Americans stopped watching NBA, NFL, MLB-like main events and started watching the greatest ever game played on earth called cricket," he said.
See, how cricket is so famous in America that the Americans stopped watching NBA, NFL, MLB like main events and started watching the greatest ever game played on earth called cricket.— Sarcastic Dinesh (@SarcasticDinesh) December 30, 2024
“Those who are surprised by this, just google the USA Table tennis team and many more sports USA have," suggested a user.
Those who are surprised by this , just google the USA Table tennis team and many more sports USA have— jchawla (@jchawla55) December 30, 2024
A person reckons this squad selection perfectly proves “how much the USA values merit".
This just shows how much the USA values merit.— Meghansh Agarwal ?? (@AgarwalMeghansh) December 30, 2024
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According to the USA Cricket Board, the squad was selected through an extensive week-long training camp in Florida. “After careful consideration and extensive evaluation of players’ performances, fitness and skills in the recent camp, prior tours and National tournaments, we believe we have a talented group that combines youth and experience," explained Amer Afzaluddin, the chief of USA Women’s Selection Panel.
The USA competed in the inaugural U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, under the captaincy of Geetika Kodali. Both Anika Kolan and Aditiba Chudasama were part of the squad. They were knocked out of the group stage. India ultimately secured the title by defeating England by seven wickets in the final.
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