Jasdeep Singh of the United States (Photo: AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: The USA cricket team has been forced to make a change in the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after fast bowler Jasdeep Singh was ruled out with a shoulder injury. The ICC has confirmed that Ehsan Adil has been approved as his replacement by the tournament’s technical committee.
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In a statement confirming the change, the ICC wrote: “The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Event Technical Committee has approved Ehsan Adil as a replacement for Jasdeep Singh in Team USA. Adil, who has previously played three Tests and six ODIs for Pakistan, has yet to represent the USA in international matches, but is eligible to join the team once the committee approves. The ICC also noted that “Substitution of a player requires the approval of the Event’s Technical Committee (ETC) before the player can be officially added to the squad.”Jasdeep Singh’s injury came during a warm-up match against New Zealand at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The 32-year-old landed awkwardly on his right shoulder while attempting a diving catch on Devon Conway’s shot and was in visible pain. He was quickly surrounded by players and support staff before being led off the pitch and rushed to hospital for scans.Jasdeep’s story was an important part of the rise of American cricket. Born in New York, he moved to Punjab as a child before returning to the United States and taking cricket seriously. He made his senior USA debut in 2015 and became a regular in the team starting in 2018 after battling injuries. He played a total of 45 ODIs and 30 T20Is, picking up 54 and 31 wickets respectively.He was also part of USA’s memorable 2024 World T20 campaign where the team stunned Pakistan, with Jasdeep dismissed by Babar Azam in that historic match. His absence in 2026 will be a setback for the American side, but the addition of Ehsan Adil gives them the option of experienced pace as they prepare for the global tournament.
