Karima Gore

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	United States
ODI debut (cap 16)	April 27, 2019 v PNG
Last ODI	September 20, 2021 v Oman
T20I debut (cap 15)	August 21, 2019 v Canada
Last T20I	10 November 2021 v Canada
Source: Cricinfo, November 10, 2021

Early life

He was born in the United States to Antiguan parents.

Domestic career

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

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.

External links

• Karima Gore at ESPNcricinfo