HOUSTON: The United States of America (USA) pacer Ali Khan stated that his team will “eat whoever comes in their way” in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
The USA shocked the world when they beat a balanced Bangladesh side in the first two T20Is of the ongoing three-match series a few days before the commencement of this year’s mega event.
Bangladesh needed 12 runs in the final over of the second T20I to keep the series alive but Ali Khan displayed nerves of steel and steered the hosts to a historic victory.
Speaking to the media after the victory, Ali stated that the team is hungry. He also termed the USA a balanced side, asserting it can make a difference at the T20 World Cup 2024.
“We are hungry, we’re just hungry. And we’re gonna try to eat whoever comes in our way. Especially, this is the time where we can make some changes and try to adjust what we can small little things,” Ali said after the match.
“But I think the team looks really balanced. All the guys are hungry, as I said, and we are really looking forward to the World Cup, and I’m sure USA will be there to do an upset.”
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He dismissed the notion that the USA’s victory against Bangladesh was a fluke by reiterating their back-to-back victories over the Asian side.
“It’s massive because as I said, we need to put USA out there on the world cricket map, and this is a pure example. It’s not just that we earned it,” said Ali.
“Sometimes you get a win against a big side, they say, Oh, it’s a fluke. But beating them twice, back-to-back, winning the series, it’s not a fluke and that means we have talent, we have skills, and we have the ability if we have given the opportunities.”
For the unversed, co-host USA are placed in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 alongside Pakistan, India, Canada and Ireland.
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