The USA team was supported by Curtly Ambrose

After USA's close loss to South Africa on June 19, West Indies cricket legend Curtly Ambrose delivered a motivating message to the team. Despite their defeat, Ambrose praised the USA side for their strong performance, highlighting their resilience and competitive spirit during the match in Antigua.

South Africa had set a tough target of 194 runs in 20 overs, but the USA remained competitive thanks to Andries Gous' impressive 80-run innings. In the end, they fell short by 18 runs in an exciting game.

Visiting the USA dressing room post-match, Ambrose urged the team to take pride in their performance and view it as a building block for future matches. He encouraged them not to be discouraged by the loss, reminding them that there was nothing to be ashamed of.

His message to the USA players was one of encouragement and belief. He urged them to maintain confidence in their abilities, advising them not to be intimidated by any opponent they face. Ambrose emphasised the importance of enjoying their cricket, highlighting that passion and enjoyment are crucial for success.

"Even though you lost, you played a great game. You can build on this for the other games. You have nothing to be ashamed of. Nothing to be embarrassed about. You played a damn good game against a good team," Ambrose said, expressing his belief that the USA team can improve and achieve better results in the future.

He concluded by wishing them the best going forward and reminded them that with belief, resilience, and enjoyment, they can achieve positive outcomes in their upcoming matches. His words of wisdom and encouragement left a lasting impression on the USA team, inspiring them to continue their journey with confidence and determination.