Karima Gore (born June 25, 1998) is an American cricketer.[1] In April 2019, he was named in the United States' squad for the 2019 ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament in Namibia.[2] He made his List A debut for the United States against Namibia in the 2019 ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament on April 21, 2019.[3] The United States finished in the top four places in the tournament, therefore gaining One Day International (ODI) status.[4] Gore made his ODI debut for the United States on April 27, 2019, against Papua New Guinea, in the tournament's third-place playoff.[5]

Karima Gore
Personal information
Born (1998-06-25) June 25, 1998 (age 26)
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 16)April 27, 2019 v PNG
Last ODISeptember 20, 2021 v Oman
T20I debut (cap 15)August 21, 2019 v Canada
Last T20I10 November 2021 v Canada
Source: Cricinfo, November 10, 2021

Early life

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He was born in the United States to Antiguan parents.

Domestic career

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Prior to his List A debut, he played in several 50-over matches for the United States against the United Arab Emirates in March 2019.[6][7] Gore has also played cricket in Antigua and Barbuda,[8] including matches alongside his father.[9] In 2014, Gore was the leading run-scorer and wicket-taker in the United Insurance Schools U19 competition.[10]

In June 2019, he was named in a 30-man training squad for the United States cricket team, ahead of the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier tournament in Bermuda.[11] The following month, he was one of twelve players to sign a three-month central contract with USA Cricket.[12] In August 2019, he was named in the United States' squad for the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier tournament.[13] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for the United States against Canada on August 21, 2019.[14]

In November 2019, he was named in the United States' squad for the 2019–20 Regional Super50 tournament.[15] In June 2021, he was selected to take part in the Minor League Cricket tournament in the United States following the players' draft.[16] In October 2021, he was named in the American squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier tournament in Antigua.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Karima Gore". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  2. ^ "Xavier Marshall in USA squad for WCL Division Two". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  3. ^ "4th match, ICC World Cricket League Division Two at Windhoek, Apr 21 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  4. ^ "Oman and USA secure ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 places and ODI status". International Cricket Council. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  5. ^ "3rd Place Playoff, ICC World Cricket League Division Two at Windhoek, Apr 27 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  6. ^ "Sensational Team USA close out tour by taking 50 Overs Series". USA Cricket. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  7. ^ "Taylor & returning Khan help Team USA make it 5 from 5". USA Cricket. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  8. ^ "Gore: Leading Combined Schools was exciting". Antigua Observer. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  9. ^ "Blackhawks And Empire Welcomes Newcomers To ABCA First Class". Antigua Observer. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  10. ^ "Karima, One for the Future". Caribantigua. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  11. ^ "Former SA pacer Rusty Theron named in USA squad". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  12. ^ "Five USA players get 12-month contracts; three pull out of Global T20 Canada". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
  13. ^ "Team USA Squad Announced for ICC T20 World Cup Americas' Regional Final". USA Cricket. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  14. ^ "6th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Region Final at Sandys Parish, Aug 21 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  15. ^ "Team USA Men's Squad Announced for return to Cricket West Indies Super50 tournament". USA Cricket. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  16. ^ "All 27 Teams Complete Initial Roster Selection Following Minor League Cricket Draft". USA Cricket. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  17. ^ "Team USA Men's Squad Named for T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier in Antigua". USA Cricket. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
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