Jessy Singh

JALANDHAR:Jessie Singh,who left India with 20 dollars in his pocket, is today a multi-millionaire living in San Jose, in Silicon Valley, California. His list of guests for dinner includes the likes of former US president Bill Clinton.

This will be the USA's second T20 World Cup appearance, having earned a direct qualification on the back of an impressive Super 8 stage finish back in the 2024 edition, which included a win over Pakistan.

LUDHIANA: Three US based entrepreneurs visited Punjab Agricultural University on Wednesday, following the memorandum of understanding between the universities last year to promote collaboration in emerging technologies.

Former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson joins USA Cricket team for T20 World Cup in June. Anderson, with T20 World Cup experience, debuts for the US team led by Monank Patel, set to play Bangladesh and Canada.

The month of March witnessed Team USA’s historic tour to Dubai to play 2 T20s and 7 ODIs (One Day Internationals) in preparation for the upcoming WCL2 (World Cup League 2) Tournament in Namibia. WCL2 tournament begins on April 20th, it will be crucial for Team USA as it provides an opportunity for the USA to gain ODI status.

India kicks off their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against the USA on February 7th at Wankhede Stadium. The match will be broadcast on Star Sports and streamed on Jio Hotstar, with extensive regional language coverage. Fans can also catch select matches on the big screen at PVR and Inox cinemas.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam surpassed Virat Kohli to become the leading run-scorer in T20 Internationals during the T20 World Cup against the USA, reaching 4067 runs. Babar's 44-run knock off 43 balls marked a significant career milestone. Despite early wickets, Babar showcased his composure and technical prowess, navigating a tricky pitch and building crucial partnerships.

Pakistan face the USA in the T20 World Cup, seeking redemption after a shocking defeat 20 months prior. Both teams aim to improve their batting performance, with Pakistan having narrowly escaped a collapse against the Netherlands in their opener.

The 2023 T20 World Cup's opening match at Texas' Grand Prairie Stadium saw the USA and Canada debut on this global stage. USA captain Monank Patel won the toss and chose to field under clear skies. This historic event, co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, marks cricket's expansion into new territories.

The warm-up clash between the USA and Bangladesh was cancelled due to bad weather in Dallas on Tuesday. Due to heavy rain and flood warnings, both teams remained at the hotel. The damage was also caused to the ground which was visible in the visuals which surfaced on social media.

Washington Freedom dominated Seattle Orcas, securing an eight-wicket victory in the 2025 Major League Cricket match. Exceptional bowling from Glenn Maxwell, Saurabh Netravalkar, and Jack Edwards restricted Orcas to a mere 82 runs. Rachin Ravindra's aggressive batting then led Freedom to chase down the target swiftly in just 9.2 overs, strengthening their position for a top-two finish.

India faces USA in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener at Wankhede Stadium. The team aims to defend its title. Suryakumar Yadav leads a squad featuring strong batting and bowling. USA arrives with recent match experience. The Wankhede pitch is known for good batting conditions. Clear weather is expected for the match.

The West Indies are set to face a strong USA team in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup, aiming to regain their third title after a loss to England. With a net run rate of -1.343, the Caribbean side must secure a significant victory to maintain their title hopes. The USA, having demonstrated their competitive edge, are looking to capitalize on their underdog status.

South Africa, undefeated in the T20 World Cup, will face USA in their Super Eight match at North Sound. The Proteas' bowlers have impressed, but their batters need to step up.

Shubham Ranjane, a former Mumbai and Rajasthan Royals allrounder, has earned his maiden call-up to the USA national team for a Tri-Series in UAE. This marks a significant achievement for Ranjane, who moved to the US in 2022 seeking more playing opportunities. He joins former Mumbai teammates Saurabh Netravalkar and Harmeet Singh in the US squad.

Former Delhi batter and 2018-19 Ranji Trophy top run-getter Milind Kumar found a place in the United States of America squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting June 1.

The 2025 Major League Cricket draft saw Seattle Orcas securing Jasdeep Singh as the top pick, while Texas Super Kings chose Shubham Ranjane. MI New York opted for Agni Chopra, following his impressive Ranji Trophy performance. Washington Freedom, the defending champions, picked Abhishek Paradkar. The premier cricket competition in the country commences on June 13.

For most entre pre neurs, business means making profit and more profit, but not for Jasdeep “Jessy“ Singh Nerwal, 22. He is one of the people who has brought out “langar“ (free community kitchen) out of the gurdwaras to the poor and needy on the streets through his initiative, `Seva Food Truck' (SFT) -a registered charitable organization in Edmonton, Canada.

More than 250 people gathered at the Santa Clara Marriott to support the last phase of construction for the Sankara Eye Foundation's hospital in Ludhiana, where surgeons will perform 12,000 free eye surgeries per year.