USA Cricketers' Parents Sing Indian Anthem at U19 World Cup: Here's Why

• Parents of USA U19 cricketers sang India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, during the match against India at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
• Many USA players are either born in India or are of Indian descent, with their parents having migrated to the USA years ago.
• This phenomenon is not unique to the U19 team; the senior USA team also features several players of Indian origin, including captain Monank Patel.
• A significant portion, about one-third, of players across all 16 teams in the U19 World Cup have South-East Asian heritage, mostly Indian roots.
• India secured a six-wicket victory over the USA, with Henil Patel taking 5 wickets for 16 runs, and Abhigyan Kundu scoring an unbeaten 42.

Why It Matters: USA U19 cricketers' parents sang India's national anthem due to their Indian heritage, highlighting a global trend.