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Cricket Canada insists it will be ready to host 2012 Under-19 World Cup

dreamcricket_ca — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:11:58 GMT

With the Under-19 World Cup reaching its climax, Ranjit Saini, Cricket Canada's new president, has insisted his country will be ready to host the 2012 edition, despite concerns the country does not have the necessary 12 grounds demanded by the ICC.

In 2009 Kenya were controversially stripped of hosting rights to the 2010 Under-19 World Cup after the ICC claimed its grounds would not be ready in time. The decision caused anger in Kenya and claims the move owed more to commercial pressures than logistical ones.

At the moment Canada could face similar treatment, but Saini said that redevelopment will take place in time. "We have the necessary 12 grounds, but some need upgrading and we will be approaching the government for a grant. This will deliver the infrastructure upgrade that Canadian cricket needs. The city of Toronto has accepted it so we're confident. I think we have a good chance."

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Canadian cricket blossoming

dreamcricket_ca — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:49:27 GMT

In Canada the sport of cricket enjoys a popularity which fluctuates geographically. In cities like Montreal and Vancouver, it has to play poor cousin to the county's other popular sports such as Ice Hockey, Baseball and Basketball. However in cities where there is a sizable Asian population, the sport is played passionately and continues to grow.

The Canadian national team has spent the latter part of January and the beginning of February battling the squads of Sri Lanka 'A, Ireland and Afghanistan in a number of One Day International and T20 matches held here in Sri Lanka.

Although they have suffered three heavy losses to a talented Sri Lankan 'A' team shouldering the likes of Farveez Maharoof, Tharanga Paranavithana and Chamara Kapugedera, their solitary loss to Afghanistan was likely to be a closely contested affair had the rain not arrived to award the Afghans victory via the Duckworth/ Lewis method.

The Canadians gave their best performance on this tour of Sri Lanka during a 50 over match against the Sri Lankan 'A' side, played at the Colts Cricket Club grounds in Colombo. During this 45 run Canadian loss, Pakistani born medium pacer Umar Bhatti displayed his abundant talent by capturing 3 wickets for just 22 runs. Moreover he scored a fighting 51 including 4 fours and 1 six which bolstered the Canadian innings.

Joining Bhatti on the wickets and half century list from that match were fast bowler Khurram Chohan, who gathered figures of 3-57, and right handed batsman Ashish Bagai, who scored a resilient 75.
Another player who is likely to stir reader interest is 24 year old Trevin Bastiampillai, who opened for Canada during this tour. Born on the sunny sands of Sri Lanka, this prodigious talent went on to represent Canada in the 2004 edition of the Under 19 World Cup. In 2005 during the ICC Americas under 19s tournament he bludgeoned 110 runs against a Bermuda side who sported a number of players who would later represent their country in the 2007 World Cup.

Two players within the Canadian ranks also play their cricket here in Sri Lanka. Medium pacer Henry Osinde represents Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic club and Harvir Baidwan, another medium pacer, plays for Colts Cricket Club.

Former Sri Lankan International, Pubudu Dassanayake, who has been coaching the side since 2007, says Canada is one young cricketing nation that does not suffer from a lack of infrastructure back home.
"We have 11 turf grounds and an indoor facility for when the winter season comes round. Right now it is winter actually, that is why we are touring in Sri Lanka at the moment," Dassanayake explained
Canada also has a well formulated club system for its club cricket. It has leagues for cricketers coming up from the under 13 age group right up to the professional level. Toronto houses the bulk of the country's cricket clubs but every province in the country does have a major cricketing league*.

Dassanayake expressed his gratitude to the Sri Lankan officials for organizing this tour saying it gave his players a chance to play against solid opposition. Canada will next head to Dubai to qualify for the T20 World Cup. Only the top two teams from their group will secure qualification.

* Canada Cricket online comment; every province excluding Newfoundland and Labrador and the Territories might be more accurate...I'd also be interested to see the 11 turf wickets the national coach talks of...

Canada loses T20 warm-up with Afghanistan

dreamcricket_ca — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:26:29 GMT

Afghanistan 185 for five wickets (20 overs) beat Canada 96 for two wickets (12 overs) by 8 runs (Duckworth/Lewis method)
Ireland 147 for five wickets (20 overs) lost to Sri Lanka “A” 148 for seven wickets (19 overs) by three wickets

An opening partnership of 76 runs in 9.1 overs set Afghanistan en route to a useful total of 185 for five wickets against Canada in a warm-up T20 game. Karim Sadiq eventually tallied 69 from 47 balls, his opening partner, Noor Ali, making 27. Afghan captain Nowroz Managal chipped in with a brisk 30 from 13 balls and wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad struck 24, also from 13 balls. Khurram Chohan took two wickets for 32 runs from his four overs.

Canada replied with 96 for two wickets from 12 overs, losing by 8 runs under the Duckworth/Lewis method. Rizwan Cheema struck five sixes in a knock of 39 from 25 balls, and Ashish Bagai made 18 not out.

Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Seekkuge Prasanna and Jeewan Mendi each made 28 runs in the lower-middle order to carry Sri Lanka “A” to a two wicket win against Ireland. Andrew White topped the Irish batting with a knock of 39 and Gary Wilson made 28 not out. Kosola Kulasekara took three wickets for 33 runs from four overs.

T20 Series as build up for World Cup Twenty20 Qualifier

Afghanistan, Canada, Ireland and Sri Lanka “A” commence a four-team T20 tournament in Colombo on Monday. This event forms a key part of Canada’s preparations for the ICC World Cup Twenty20 Qualifier in the UAE from February 9 thru 13. That event sees Canada in an initial round-robin group with Kenya, the Netherlands and the UAE. Afghanistan and Ireland are initially grouped with Scotland and the USA. The aim for these eight ICC Associate countries is to qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 Championships that are being held in the West Indies from April 30th thru May 16th.

Canada start 20-20 tournament with big defeat

dreamcricket_ca — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:25:30 GMT

Canada 93/6 v Sri Lanka A 94/1 (13/20 ov)
Sri Lanka A won by 9 wkts (with 42 balls remaining)

As the Sri Lanka Associates T20 Series got under way, Sri Lanka A hardly broke sweat passing a distinctly average Canadian total with 9 wickets and 42 balls to spare.

Canada got off to a reasonably start, reaching 40 with only the loss of Jyoti, run out for 5, but this took 7.4 overs, far below the run rate required to build a decent total. Samad made 24 from 30 balls, Cheema just 1, and Bagai 25 from 29 balls. Canada managed just three fours and a solitary six in the innings. Fernando bowled 3 overs for just 7 runs and Prasanna took 3/13 from 4 overs.

In reply Chohan had Udawatte caught for 5, but Siriwardana (54*) and Silva (35*) had little trouble knocking off the runs.

In today's other match Afghanistan take on Ireland.

Canada cricket reaches for the SkyDome

dreamcricket_ca — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:10:06 GMT

Cricket Canada has outlined ambitious plans to become a centre for staging international matches as part of a bid to raise the profile of the game, and a scheme for an indoor event features highly.

"We are working on investment in our infrastructure, money from government, and in addition we want some good international fixtures," Ranjit Saini, Cricket Canada's new president. "We want to create a unique Canadian cricket event that people can look forward to every year.

"Annually we could have an event in the SkyDome [in Toronto], trying to create a mix of entertainment and cricket, that cricket lovers throughout the world can look forward to.

"It could be a sixes tournament like Hong Kong or could be Twenty20 as well, but we want to bring in an entertainment angle to it - perhaps with audience participation in some respect - but it's very early planning so that's all I'd want to say at this stage."

Canada has a difficult task attracting international cricket, not least because of the long winters when the country is covered in snow, but Saini felt that this could work to their advantage.

"We'd want something for the coming year. There are two proposals, one for summer and one for winter. My preference is for winter, because we're covered under snow and there could be real excitement with an indoor event, recognised throughout the world as a unique fixture."

Despite the ambitious idea, Saini is yet to make approaches to potential partners. "We haven't spoken to formally to any cricket board or TV company as yet, but we had an initial meeting with some interested parties in India on December 16."

Canada defeat PNG for 11th place at U-19 WC

dreamcricket_ca — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:08:11 GMT

Canada took revenge against a Papa New Guinea squad that upset them at the global u19 qualification tournament in Toronto last September today in New Zealand.

This was Canada's last match in an historic u19 Cricket World Cup campaign that saw them upset full member Zimbabwe in the tournament opener and finish a best ever 11th place in the history of the tournament. Canada finished the tournament with a record of 2 wins and 2 losses with 2 matches abandoned due to bad weather.

Canada now have a short 2 years to get ready for the 2012 u19 Cricket World Cup slated for Toronto in summer 2012. The qualification cycle is expected to get underway next year.