Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram was all reward for america of America (USA) after the T20 World Cup debutants certified for the Tremendous 8 stage of the event. After their rain-hit stalemate towards Eire, USA rode on their wins over Canada and former T20 World Cup champions Pakistan to qualify for the subsequent spherical. The one blip of their marketing campaign got here by the hands of India, however they’d additionally given a tought struggle to the Rohit Sharma and co. earlier than happening.

Talking in a video shared by ICC, Akram mentioned USA should be within the subsequent spherical, particularly after beating Pakistan.

“Yeah, completely. And congratulations to Workforce USA. They’ve carried out amazingly effectively once you discuss globalisation of the sport. That is it USA qualifying for Tremendous Eights,” Akram mentioned in a video shared by ICC’s Instagram deal with.

Akram, nonetheless, took a dig on the Pakistan group, saying that the whereas USA will likely be heading to the subsequent spherical, the Babar Azam and co. will likely be boarding a flight to Dubai, earlier than heading again residence

“They should be there. They’d overwhelmed Pakistan within the spherical match. So they’re there. And for Pakistan was the plan EK 601 to Dubai after which to the respective cities. After which we see what occurs from there onwards,” Akram added.

The USA superior to the Tremendous Eights stage of the T20 World Cup on Friday when their match towards Eire was deserted, an final result which meant former champions Pakistan have been eradicated.

Floor employees spent hours working to dry the moist outfield at Lauderhill however shortly after the umpires had inspected situations an enormous downpour ended any hope with the sphere rapidly underneath water as soon as once more.

The spot within the final eight additionally implies that the USA have certified robotically for the 2026 World Cup.

(With AFP Inputs)