Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: The USA cricket team has been forced to make a change to its squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after fast bowler Jasdeep Singh was ruled out with a shoulder injury. The ICC confirmed that Ehsan Adil has been approved as his replacement by the tournament’s Event Technical Committee.
In a statement confirming the change, ICC wrote, “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 previously played three Tests and six ODIs for Pakistan, has not yet represented the USA in international matches but is eligible to join the squad following the committee’s clearance. The ICC also noted that “The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event 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. While attempting a diving catch off Devon Conway’s shot, the 32-year-old landed awkwardly on his right shoulder and was in visible pain. He was quickly surrounded by players and support staff before being taken off the field and rushed to the hospital for scans.Jasdeep’s story has been an important part of USA cricket’s rise. Born in New York, he moved to Punjab as a child before returning to the United States and taking up cricket seriously. He made his senior USA debut in 2015 and, after battling injuries, became a regular member of the team from 2018 onward. In total, he has played 45 ODIs and 30 T20Is, picking up 54 and 31 wickets respectively.He was also part of the USA’s memorable 2024 T20 World Cup campaign, where the team stunned Pakistan, with Jasdeep dismissing 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 an experienced pace option as they prepare for the global tournament.
