New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- US President Donald Trump extended his best wishes to Team USA as the ICC Men's T20 World Cup kicked off in India and Sri Lanka.

Writing on Truth Social, Trump said: "I just heard the Cricket World Cup is underway in India! I wish the best of luck to TEAM USA! We have a very strong team. America is rooting for you!"

The USA is participating in their second T20 World Cup, having lost in the 2024 edition.

Team USA played their opening fixture against defending champions India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7. India batted first, posting 161/9 in 20 overs.

Captain Suryakumar Yadav starred with an unbeaten 84 off 49 balls, while wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan contributed 20 off 16 and Tilak Varma adde...