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🇺🇸 The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 continues this week in Nepal as Team USA pushes forward on the road to the 2027 Cricket World Cup @cricketworldcup @ICC. 🌍🏏 📅 Schedule (ET): 🏏 USA vs Scotland — May 13 | 11:45 PM ET 🏏 USA vs Nepal — May 15 | 11:45 PM ET 🏏 USA vs Scotland — May 19 | 11:45 PM ET 🏏 USA vs Nepal — May 21 | 11:45 PM ET Catch every match LIVE and FREE on Willow Sports 📺 @willowtv Big challenges, crucial points, and another opportunity for Team USA to continue building momentum on the global stage. 🇺🇸🔥 @usacricket #TeamUSA #USACricket #CWCL2

Hassan Khan was in full flow in Match 6, taking on Afghanistan’s Naveen-ul-Haq with a stroke of pure class. Naveen dug it in short and wide outside off — not the easiest ball to put away — but Hassan rose with the bounce and improvised brilliantly. @16hassankhan Opening the face, he upper-cut it cleanly over deep backward point for a stunning six. A shot that screamed confidence, range, and evolution — Hassan was absolutely on fire and looking like a completely transformed player. @SFOUnicorns @HHKingsmen @MLCricket #MLC2025 #MINewYork

🇺🇸 USA squad set for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in Nepal 🏔️🏏 🧢 Monank Patel captains the side, with Sai Mukkamalla named vice-captain. The squad includes Shehan Jayasuriya, Shayan Jahangir, Harmeet Singh, Milind Kumar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shubham Ranjane, Sanjay Krishnamurthi and more as USA continue their push for World Cup qualification. 🇺🇸 @Harmeetsingh83 @Jessbless99 @ShehanJaya12 @Mmohsin24 @ssranjane7 @Saurabh_Netra @usacricket #USACricket #CWCL2 #RoadToWorldCup

Shadley van Schalkwyk @shado06 took on Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad with brute clarity in Match 5, pouncing on a beautifully looped-up delivery around the sixth-stump line. Getting right to the pitch, he swung through the line and absolutely nailed it. The strike stayed flat and fierce, flying straight toward long-off and just beyond the outstretched fingertips of Daryl Mitchell on the rope. Power, precision, and perfect placement for a superb six. @LA_KnightRiders @CricketSeattle @MLCricket #MLC2025 #CricketUSA

Minor League Cricket is set for an August 7 return as the 2026 season officially opens player registration 🇺🇸🔥 Following a record-breaking year, @MiLCricket returns with a 161-game season, a new Super12s playoff format, and the final at Grand Prairie Stadium—continuing its rise as the key pathway to Major League Cricket and the USA national setup. Full story: 1709cricket.com/minor-league-c… #MiLC #MinorLeagueCricket #MLC #CricketUSA #T20Cricket

Seattle Orcas @MLCSeattleOrcas bolster their pace arsenal with the signing of Ottneil Baartman ahead of Major League Cricket @MLCricket 2026 🇺🇸🔥 With over 160 T20 wickets and proven death-overs precision, Baartman brings control, versatility, and composure under pressure—adding serious depth to the Orcas’ bowling unit. Full story: 1709cricket.com/ottneil-baartm… #SeattleOrcas #MLC2026

A landmark moment for cricket in the U.S. 🇺🇸🏏 Los Angeles Knight Riders @LA_KnightRiders stars including Ali Khan @IamAlikhan23, Shadley van Schalkwyk @shado06, Unmukt Chand @UnmuktChand9, Carmi Le Roux @Carmi_Le_Roux and Jahmar Hamilton mark the groundbreaking of a 10,000+ capacity stadium in Pomona, set to host cricket at the 2028 Summer Olympics — as the sport returns to the Games after 126 years and takes a major step toward mainstream growth in America. @LA28 @MLCricket #LAKR #KnightRiders #LA28

USA Women crowned inaugural champions 🏆🇺🇸 A campaign defined by resilience—bouncing back from an early setback to dominate the field, sealing the title with a commanding nine-wicket win and an unassailable lead before the final round. @usacricket #USAWomen #WomensCricket #ICC

Big move for the 🦄🔥 The San Francisco Unicorns @SFOUnicorns snap up teenage sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorius — a record-breaking Test centurion and SA20 run machine — as they gear up for the 2026 Major League Cricket @MLCricket season. From dominating in South Africa to gaining experience in the Indian Premier League and England’s Vitality Blast, Pretorius adds explosive firepower and elite wicketkeeping to a squad already stacked with stars like Ravichandran Ashwin. The Unicorns aren’t just building a team—they’re building a title push. 🏆 Full story: 1709cricket.com/san-francisco-… #SanFranciscoUnicorns #MLC2026

The San Francisco Unicorns @SFOUnicorns have extended their partnership with Hexaware Technologies @HexawareGlobal through the 2026 season, reinforcing a collaboration built on innovation, ambition, and strong ties to the Bay Area community. With Hexaware’s branding set to feature prominently across helmets, training gear, and matchday environments, the partnership continues to integrate technology and sport while creating meaningful engagement both on and off the field. As the Unicorns push toward their first MLC title, this extension reflects stability, shared vision, and a long-term commitment to growth in American cricket. Full story:1709cricket.com/san-francisco-… #SFUnicorns #Hexaware #MLC2026

Seattle Orcas add proven firepower to their pace unit 🔥 Lungi Ngidi joins the Orcas for @MLCricket 2026, bringing wicket-taking impact, control across phases, and big-match experience to the bowling attack. A move that sharpens both strike power and balance as Seattle build for the season. Full story:1709cricket.com/lungi-ngidi-jo… @MLCSeattleOrcas #SeattleOrcas #LungiNgidi #MLC2026

13 wickets, world-class impact… and left out? Zee @thezeezaidi of @1709Cricket reacts to a major selection shock as Shadley van Schalkwyk @shado06 is reportedly left out of the USA Men’s squad for the upcoming CWC League 2 tri-series against Nepal and Scotland. Coming off a standout T20 World Cup — where he picked up 13 wickets, including four against India and four against Pakistan, and finished among the tournament’s top wicket-takers — the omission raises serious questions around selection consistency and transparency. Zee breaks down the numbers, the impact, and the bigger picture, pointing to ongoing governance concerns within USA cricket and the lack of clarity around decision-making. @SeaThunderbolts @CricketSeattle #USACricket #CWCL2

Seattle Orcas lock in top-order firepower 💥 @MLCSeattleOrcas Seattle Orcas sign Tim Robinson for the 2026 season of Major League Cricket @MLCricket, adding an aggressive Powerplay presence with the ability to set the tone early and adapt across match situations. A move that strengthens both depth and intent at the top. Full story: 1709cricket.com/seattle-orcas-… #SeattleOrcas #TimRobinson #MLC2026

Los Angeles Knight Riders @LA_KnightRiders join forces with CricMax Connect @cricmaxconnect to build the future of American cricket 🇺🇸🏏 A nationwide network of Knight Riders Academies is set to connect grassroots talent to the professional stage in Major League Cricket — creating a clear pathway from community cricket to elite competition, powered by coaching, scouting tech, and long-term investment in the game’s growth. Full story: 1709cricket.com/los-angeles-kn… @ADKRiders @TKRiders #LAKR #CricMax #MLC2026

Seattle Orcas strengthen their spin arsenal for @MLCricket 2026 with the signing of Tanveer Sangha 🌀 The young legspinner brings control, a sharp googly, and over 70 T20 wickets — adding a reliable middle-overs option to the Seattle Orcas @MLCSeattleOrcas attack. With experience in the Big Bash League @BBL and international exposure with Australia, Sangha adds depth and tactical flexibility ahead of Major League Cricket 2026 🌊 Full story: 1709cricket.com/seattle-orcas-… @CricketAus #SeattleOrcas #TanveerSangha #MLC2026

Jason Behrendorff Joins Seattle Orcas 🔥 Behrendorff, who has taken over 200 wickets in T20 cricket, is known for his ability to maintain tight lines, extract movement, and deliver in key phases of the game. His effectiveness in the Powerplay, along with his adaptability in middle and death overs, makes him a well-rounded option in the shortest format. The left-arm seamer adds crucial balance to the Orcas’ pace unit, enhancing their options as they build towards a competitive campaign 🔥 Full story: 1709cricket.com/seattle-orcas-… @MLCSeattleOrcas @MLCricket @CricketAus @BBL #SeattleOrcas #MLC2026

Big move. Big talent. 💥 San Francisco Unicorns @SFOUnicorns sign 19-year-old Australian prodigy Oliver Peake ahead of @MLCricket 2026 🇦🇺 U-19 World Cup winner ✔️ Back-to-back centuries as captain ✔️ Breakout BBL season ✔️ The Unicorns are loading up for a serious title charge — and Peake might just be the missing piece 🏏🔥 Full story: 1709cricket.com/san-francisco-… @BBL @CricketAus @CameronWhite152 #SanFranciscoUnicorns #MLC2026

Shadley van Schalkwyk @shado06 kept the momentum surging in Match 5, taking apart New Zealand’s #DarylMitchell with a clean, authoritative strike. Mitchell went fuller and angled it back into the stumps, but it landed right in the slot. Van Schalkwyk unleashed a full, flowing swing and whipped it straight downtown, sending it soaring over the long-on fence for a massive six. Pure extension, perfect connection, and serious intent from the LAKR all-rounder @MLCricket @LA_KnightRiders #MLC2025 #TexasSuperKings

Seattle Orcas add more strength to their batting unit ahead of Major League Cricket @MLCricket 2026 by signing Matthew Breetzke. The South African wicketkeeper-batter brings a solid T20 record with over 3,500 runs, along with the ability to impact games both in the Powerplay and through the middle overs. His dual role behind the stumps also adds valuable balance, giving Seattle @MLCSeattleOrcas greater flexibility as they continue to build a competitive squad for the upcoming season. Full story: 1709cricket.com/seattle-orcas-… #SeattleOrcas #MatthewBreetzke #MLC2026