Comprising part-time cricketers who juggle cricket with their primary jobs, the USA team made an impressive entry into the T20 World Cup, securing crucial victories over neighbours Canada and the heavyweights Pakistan in their initial outings.

"Wasim must have said that, but I don't know. I didn't see it”, said Azhar Mahmood.

The United States cricket team, a mix of seasoned players and fresh talent, stunned the cricketing world by defeating Pakistan, the previous T20 World Cup finalists.