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Proud to be American, USA's Steven Taylor is all set to play his first-ever World Cup game in his hometown of Florida as his side takes on Ireland in the ICC T20 World Cup.
Currently placed second in the points table with two wins and a loss, the USA needs to win or draw against Ireland to qualify for the Super Eights, while a win for Ireland will keep their hopes alive.
Steven Taylor expressed his excitement at playing in his hometown and the camaraderie within the team, which he believes has contributed to their success so far.
The match is scheduled to be played on Friday in Florida, and while there is a possibility of rain, the stadium has a good drainage system.
Taylor also spoke about the influence of his father on his cricketing career and the support of his family, who will be present at the game.
He believes that the growth of cricket in the USA will take time, similar to the growth of soccer, but the success of the national team will help popularize the sport.
The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams eager to secure a place in the Super Eights.
The USA squad includes Shayan Jahangir, Steven Taylor, Andries Gous, Aaron Jones, Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Monank Patel, Nisarg Patel, and Milind Kumar.
The Ireland squad includes Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Craig Young, Benjamin White, Neil Rock, Graham Hume, and Ross Adair.
The match will be a crucial test for both teams, and it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious.
Source: "Proud to be American...": USA's Steven ahead of T20 WC match against Ireland at Florida