USA Cricket Team Set For CWC League 2 Tri-Series In Florida This May
Team USA announces schedule and squad for four crucial fixtures in CWCL2 tournament in Florida
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The USA Cricket team is gearing up for an important international tournament on home soil as they prepare to compete in the Cricket World Cup (CWC) League 2 Tri-Series in Florida this May.
USA Cricket announced the finalized squad and complete schedule for the upcoming tournament through their official Instagram account. The announcement highlighted that the team is “locked in” and ready for action.
Tournament Details
According to the announcement, the CWC League 2 Tri-Series will feature four fixtures scheduled between May 17-27, 2024. All matches will take place at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.
The tournament represents an important opportunity for Team USA to compete on home soil in an official ICC tournament, allowing American cricket fans to see their national team in action.
The Instagram post included a graphic showing the team squad, though specific opponent information wasn’t detailed in the announcement. Based on the tournament format, USA will likely face two other national teams in a round-robin style competition.
Recent Team Performance
The announcement comes on the heels of some mixed results for USA Cricket in recent competitions. Looking at their recent Instagram activity, the team faced Zimbabwe in a T20 international series where they lost the first match by 28 runs despite a strong bowling performance from Geetika Kodali, who claimed three wickets.
In another recent fixture, USA competed against Canada in the North American Cup but fell short by 17 runs while chasing a target of 185. These matches have given the team valuable international experience heading into the upcoming CWC League 2 tournament.
Upcoming Netherlands Tour
Beyond the Florida tournament, USA Cricket has also announced an upcoming women’s tour to the Netherlands. According to a recent post on their Instagram page, the women’s team will play five matches in Amsterdam between June 7-13, 2024. This demonstrates the organization’s commitment to developing both men’s and women’s cricket programs internationally.
The squad announcement for the Netherlands tour, along with broadcast information, will be shared in the coming weeks according to USA Cricket’s social media.
Building Momentum
For USA Cricket, these tournaments represent important building blocks as they work to establish themselves more prominently on the international cricket stage. The Florida tournament will provide valuable experience against quality opposition while allowing them to showcase the sport to American audiences.
The Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill has become something of a home base for cricket in the United States, having hosted numerous international matches over the years. The venue continues to play an important role in cricket’s development within the country.
With the squad now confirmed and the schedule set, USA Cricket will be focused on preparation and training as they aim to put in a strong showing at the CWC League 2 Tri-Series next month.
Cricket fans in the Florida area are encouraged to attend the matches and support Team USA as they continue their journey in international cricket.
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