Now, after a stunning upset of Pakistan and a close loss to India in which the U.S went toe-to-toe with some of the greatest cricketers in the world, the national team along with its breakout star Saurabh Netravalkar has captured the attention of cricket diehards and newcomers alike.
A seed has been planted for the sport in the country, Netravalkar, a bowler and the breakout star of the team, told NPR. With a win Friday against Ireland, the U.S. will advance to the next round of the tournament to play at least three more games.
The U.S. team has many players who were born overseas and have since moved to the U.S. to make their homes here. Among the nationalities: India, Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand.
His heroics continued against India, even as the U.S. fell short. Unlike his opponents in those matches, who are professional players, Netravalkar has a day job: He works as a software engineer.
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