The USA have named former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson as part of their 15-man squad to face Canada in the upcoming five-match T20I series at home. Anderson, 33, last played for New Zealand in 2018, as he aimed to qualify for his adopted country.

Monank Patel will continue to lead USA for the series, with the matches taking place in Houston, Texas from April 7 to 13. Aaron Jones has also been given an extension as vice-captain of the team.

The series assumes significance for the USA team because the T20 World Cup, which they will be co-hosting along with the West Indies, is coming up in June. USA also have a three-match T20I series lined up against Bangladesh in May.

"With the ICC T20 World Cup looming, this series holds immense significance for our team," Monank said in a USA Cricket statement. "We have some new players coming into the squad, and these games will help us get the right combinations and prepare well for the World Cup."

USA squad for T20I series against Canada

Monank Patel (capt), Aaron Jones (vice-capt), Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Gajanand Singh, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Usman Rafiq.

Reserves: Juanoy Drysdale, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shayan Jahangir.

Source : ESPNcricinfo