31-Year Old All-Rounder Leaves India to Play for USA National Cricket team

There are millions of cricketers in India who are dreaming of representing the national team but due to some reason, they have failed to do so. The competition level is high, and the players get very few opportunities to showcase their talent. Players like Smit Patel, Unmukt Chand, and many others have moved countries to continue playing the sport and to qualify for the national teams.

Similarly, another Indian domestic player has been selected in the USA national cricket team. The name of the player is Shubham Ranjane, who has played domestic cricket in India but will now feature in USA colors. Ranjane will be a part of the USA squad, which will take part in the ICC CWC League 2.

All-rounder Shubham Ranjane to Play for USA National Cricket Team

After retiring from domestic cricket in India, all-rounder Shubham Ranjane moved to the USA in the hope of representing the national team. After years of hard work and consistency, he has finally made it to the USA national cricket team for the CWC League 2. He has also played in the Major League Cricket (MLC), one of the richest cricket leagues in the world.

Ranjane, ‍who is widely considered a very versatile player capable of contributing both with the bat and the ball, was a key figure in India's domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. His stable all-round performances were his loudest marketing, which eventually led to his consistent domestic record, however, he failed to get into the Indian national setup due to high competition.

Ranjane's addition to the USA national cricket team presents a new opportunity for him to showcase his abilities and potentially become part of the international cricket scene at a higher level. He is one of many Indian-origin cricketers who have left India to move to different countries and play for emerging cricket nations.

A Growing Trend Among Indian Domestic Players

The decision to change gears is a part of a trend that is diverging upwards among Indian domestic players, who are looking for opportunities outside India, largely in the USA, which is quickly developing its cricketing infrastructure. With the USA co-hosting the T20 World Cup 2024 and being actively involved in the establishment of Major League Cricket (MLC), it has become a welcoming place for experienced professionals seeking more exposure and a longer career.

Players like Ranjane can view such a move not merely as a fresh start, but also as an opportunity to be instrumental in shaping the future of cricket in non-conventional markets. The USA’s cricket environment has become a very attractive place for players from India, Pakistan, the Caribbean, and other places, as it has been heavily investing in both the infrastructure and the talent ​pool. The USA team is also constantly improving in international cricket. In the last T20 World Cup, they made it to the Super 8 stage by defeating one of the best cricket teams in the world, Pakistan.

Shubham Ranjane USA debut will lead to a fresh start to his cricket career. His​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ knowledge of the Indian domestic setup is going to be helpful and add a lot of value to the USA team, which is constantly working on strengthening its core group of players for the next international tournaments.