Shehan Jayasuriya Joins US Squad for T20 World Cup Debut

• Former Sri Lanka international Shehan Jayasuriya has been named in the 15-member United States squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
• Jayasuriya, an all-rounder, previously played 12 ODIs and 18 T20 matches for Sri Lanka, including the 2016 T20 World Cup.
• He retired from Sri Lankan cricket in 2021, relocated to the U.S., and has since played in franchise leagues like Major League Cricket.
• Pakistan-born Mohammad Mohsin and Shubham Ranjane, grandson of Vasant Ranjane, are also in the squad captained by Monank Patel.
• The U.S. will face defending champions India in their first Group A match on February 7.

Why It Matters: Shehan Jayasuriya, a former Sri Lankan player, will debut for the U.S. in the T20 World Cup.