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United States of America (USA) is aiming to gain full ICC membership by 2030 as they release a foundation plan formulating all the targets for the coming years. Though the plans have been altered due to the pandemic, the USA still aims at launching its T20 professional league by 2022. Going by the reports of ESPNCricinfo, USA Cricket has reaffirmed its intention to launch a domestic T20 professional league by 2022.

In an official statement issued by the board, USA Cricket Operations Director, Richard Done said, “USA Cricket has been overwhelmed by the interest and enthusiasm of the Leagues and Academies in nominating their best cricketers through this process. At this point in time, our Leagues and Academies are the lifeblood of the sport and we are committed to continuing to engage with them in growing cricket in the United States. They are both an essential nursery for young up and coming players but also the place where the majority of cricket-lovers get to experience playing the game here. A strong grassroots game coupled with a clear pathway through to Team USA honors will be critical to the success of our representative sides.”

US had recently appointed USA Zonal Selector to identify players of talent and then invite 30 players to attend men’s and men’s youth trial. “The process has allowed USA Cricket to identify new talent to be seen and compared alongside our current crop of players, and allowed the selectors to expand the pool of talent currently known and supported within nationwide programs”, says the board.

USA Men’s Selection Panel Chair, Michael Voss, added, “During a tough year globally, and the loss of so much of our cricketing schedule, these nominations and subsequent trials will provide a timely opportunity for us to still identify a good blend of new talent and current players. This will allow our coaches to develop specific player improvement programs for players across the upcoming off-season, with a view to best preparing our representative squads for various important global qualifying events scheduled for 2021”.

Written by Anjali Jha. Follow Anjali on Twitter today.