As India’s Test tour of England continues with an intense battle at Edgbaston, another Indian-origin cricketer is making waves — not in England, but thousands of miles away in the United States.

Former India U-19 and U-16 cricketer Monank Patel, who now represents Team USA, has taken the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 by storm. In a tournament dominated by explosive hitters and global stars, Monank has emerged as the highest run-scorer so far, racking up 349 runs in just 8 innings for MI New York.

The MLC 2025 began on June 13, and Monank has shown tremendous form from the get-go. With an average of 43.62 and four half-centuries, his performance has not only boosted his team but also caught the attention of cricket fans worldwide. His highest score — a fiery 93-run knock — came against the Seattle Orcas.

Born in Gujarat, India, Monank's journey is nothing short of inspiring. After failing to secure a spot in the Indian national team despite his domestic credentials, he moved to the United States in 2010 to pursue a different path. His decision is now paying off as he becomes a central figure in the growth of cricket in the US.

Monank is part of a growing list of Indian-born players who’ve chosen to represent other countries and found success. His consistent performances have earned him recognition not only in the US but across the global cricketing community.

Over his international career with the USA, Monank has played 67 ODIs, scoring 2,192 runs at an average of 35.35, and 43 T20Is, amassing 920 runs. In the domestic circuit, his stats are equally impressive — 2,850 runs in 87 List A matches and 1,402 runs in 58 T20s.

At 32 years of age, this wicketkeeper-batter stands as a symbol of perseverance, especially for aspiring Indian cricketers who may not get opportunities in their home country but have the potential to shine globally.