US President Donald Trump wished the American cricket team good luck in the ongoing T20 World Cup in India, saying the country was rooting for the players. "I just heard the Cricket World Cup is underway in India! I wish the best of luck to TEAM USA! India, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav defeated the USA team by 29 runs in the opening match played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. The US had co-hosted the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with matches held at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Eisenhower Park in New York.

Source: The Telegraph February 08, 2026 17:32 UTC