USA’s Pakistan-descent cricketer, along with two others, kicked out of T20 World Cup 2026

The United States of America (USA) have been forced to alter their squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 after fast bowler Jasdeep Singh was ruled out with a shoulder injury. USA cricketers Ali Khan and Shubham Ranjane also picked up injuries during matches against India, where they suffered a 29-run defeat.

Jasdeep picked up the shoulder injury during a warm-up match against New Zealand on February 5 at the DY Patil Stadium. The 32-year-old pacer was unable to bowl a single delivery in that game and was later left out of USA’s opening T20 World Cup match against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

USA Name Pakistan-Born Pacer Ehsan Adil as Jasdeep Singh’s Replacement

Former Pakistan cricketer Ehsan Adil has been added to the USA squad as a replacement for the injured Jasdeep Singh. Adil could make his debut for the USA against Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo today (Tuesday, February 10).

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“The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Ehsan Adil as a replacement for Jasdeep Singh in the USA squad. Adil, who has played three Tests and six ODIs for Pakistan but has not yet turned out for the USA, was named as a replacement after Singh was ruled out with an injury to his right shoulder that was sustained during the warm-up game against New Zealand on 5 February,” the ICC informed in a release.

Rushil Ugarkar to Join USA Squad After Injuries to Ali Khan and Shubham Ranjane

The United States of America have been hit by multiple injury concerns during the T20 World Cup. Ali Khan and Shubham Ranjane were injured while playing against India.

Ali Khan picked up his injury while fielding, while Ranjane was hurt during his over. They managed to complete two overs each before leaving the field and remain doubtful for the Pakistan match. According to Times of India journalist Pratyush Raj, Rushil Ugarkar is set to join the squad by February 10.

"Three injury blows for the USA. Ali Khan, Shubham Ranjane, and Jasdeep Singh are out of the #T20WorldCup. ICC has already approved Ehsan Adil as a replacement for Jasdeep Singh. Rushil Ugarkar will also join the team by tomorrow," Pratyush Raj wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

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Pakistan Eye Momentum as USA Look to Bounce Back

Pakistan will head into the clash after defeating the Netherlands, where Faheem Ashraf snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. The USA, meanwhile, are still searching for their first points after losing to India, as Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive batting crushed hopes of an upset.

With less than 72 hours to recover after travelling from Mumbai, conditions could test the USA, especially with Ali Khan and Shubham Ranjane nursing injuries. However, options like Shadley van Schalkwyk, Mohammad Mohsin, and Harmeet Singh can still provide balance to the side.

Pakistan also suffered a defeat to the USA in the previous edition of the tournament in 2024. Despite their strong bowling and fielding, concerns remain over a fragile middle order. If early wickets fall, the USA could once again expose familiar weaknesses.

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