2005-12-20
ICC Regional Umpire Panel
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The ICC Americas region is pleased to announce the formal creation and implementation of Elite and ?A? Umpiring Panels.
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2005-12-19
High Performance Program
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High Performance Program.
The CCA announced today that there will be some changes made to the responsibilities of the members of the Executive Board.The first change will be that the High Performance Program will now be the responsibility of the 1st Vice President Howard Petrook.He will act as the High Performance Manager. Once other new responsibilities are finalised they will be announced.
Interviews for a new National Coach are currently being conducted. Six candidates are on a short list. This list will shortly be reduced to three candidates who will be personally interviewed in Canada early in the new year.
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2005-12-01
ICC WTC Update
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The ICC?s Winter Training Camp (WTC) may well help to ensure that Canada can never again be accused of being a one-man band.
In the past that accusation could have been made thanks to the exploits of John Davison, the off-spinning all-rounder who smashed the fastest hundred in ICC Cricket World Cup history against the West Indies (67 balls) in 2003.
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2005-11-30
New format for ICC Intercontinental Cup 2006
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The ICC's first-class competition for non-Test playing countries, the ICC Intercontinental Cup, will switch from a regional to a global tournament from 2006 onwards.
Under a new format agreed at the recent meeting of the ICC Development Committee, the competition will become an eight-team tournament and in 2006 those teams will be divided into two groups with the winners of each group contesting a final.
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2005-11-30
ICC Developments awards for 2005
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The International Cricket Council today launched the ICC Development Program Annual Awards for 2005 and invites applications from all 86 of its Associate and Affiliate Member countries.
This is the fourth year of an awards programme which forms a key part of the ICC's commitment to promoting excellence in cricket development.
The awards recognise outstanding performance and service to the game in Associate and Affiliate Member countries. They have attracted widespread global interest since their inception in 2002 with winners drawn from 39 different countries ranging from Argentina to Zambia.
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2005-11-28
Ontario Honours Canadian Team
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A Great day for Canadian Cricket!!
The World Cup bound Canadian team were hosted at Queens Park, the Provincial Legislature today. The team were recognised by the MPP's when they appeared in the public gallery. This honour was followed by a reception in the teams honour.The reception was attended by Premier Doltan McGuinty, Minister of Immigration Colle, Minister of Sport James, other Ministers and MPP's attended. Other dignataries in attendance included Consul Generals from such cricket playing countries such as; England, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Antigua, Barbados and Bangaladesh. Representatives of the Toronto Mayors office were also in attendance. The following players were in attendance; Desmond Chumney, Des Maxwell, Zubin Surkari, Sanjay Thuramisingam and George Codrington. Rupert Gomes the coach at the ICC Trophy, Mike Henry the Manager and Dan Kiesel the Manager were also there. All received certificates of recognition and gifts presented by the Premier and the Ministers.
The following CCA officials were also in attendance; Ben Sennik, Howard Petrook,Ramesh Jagoo, Calvin Clark, Errol Townshend, Damian Jaganathan, Leroy Grey and Ken Patel. Petra Pompey of the OCA was also there.
Over 100 hundred members of the cricket community attended as well as 10 members of the media. In speaches made to the gathering the politiciians acknowledged the growth and the importance of cricket in Ontario and Canada. Minister Colle recognised cricket as the fastest growing sport in Ontario. The Minister pledged to continue to champion cricket and encourage corporations to get involved with sponsoring cricket in Ontario.
Events of this nature can only help to grow cricket and improve the financial support of cricket. Well done Canada and thanks to Ontario.
Pictures will follow.
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2005-11-27
CCA AGM Update
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The annual CCA AGM was held this weekend at the Travelodge Hotel in Etobicoke. There was a good turnout and a productive meeting was held. The non confidence motion against the 1st Vice President, Howard Petrook, was defeated. Elections were held for vacant positions on the CCA Executive Board. Those elected were;
Ben Sennik as President, Ramesh Jagoo as 2nd Vice President, Damian Jaganathan as Treasurer and Calvin Clark as Treasurer. Ben, Ramesh and Calvin were all re-elected to these positons.
The new Executive Board is;
Ben Sennik President.
Howard Petrook 1st VP.
Ramesh Jagoo 2nd VP.
Cliff Cox 3rd VP.
Damian Jaganathan Treasurer.
Calvin Clark Secretary.
One other change was made by the Board comprising of the Provincial Directors. Errol Townshed was appointed as the National High Performance Manager.
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2005-11-21
CCA AGM
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The CCA will hold it's AGM this coming weekend the 26th and 27th November 2005. The meeting will take place at the Travelodge Hotel. The address is 925 Dixon Road at the corner of Carlingview in Etobicoke.( Just outside the Toronto Airport).
There will be open sessions on Saturday with mainly closed sessions on Sunday.
This year the following positions on the Executive Board are up for election;
President.
Secretary.
Treasurer.
2nd Vice President.
Nominations for these positions are being accepted by the Secretary of the CCA. Nominations must be made on a CCA nominations form and be accompanied by a CV. To make a nomination contact the CCA secretary through this website, see contacts.
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2005-09-30
CCA searches for National Coach of Canada
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Vacancy for National Coach of Canada
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Canadian Cricket Association, one of the six ICC Associate Members that have qualified for the Cricket World Cup to be played in the West Indies in March / April 2007.
The Canadian Cricket Association is seeking a highly qualified National Coach initially to develop and prepare their National Team for the World Cup. The National Coach will be responsible for the overall management of the international program which includes planning, development, implementation and evaluation of specialised cricket training and competition programs, and development of younger talent for the future.
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2005-09-03
Day 3- CANADA ROMPS TO EASY VICTORY
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Americas Region ? 2005 Intercontinental Cup
Canada vs Cayman Island, August 31, Sept 1,2, 2005
Toronto Cricket Club , Toronto , Canada
Canada easily defeated the Cayman Islands by a margin of 120 runs in the third and final
contest of the Americas Region Intercontinental Cup.
The competition which was played over the past 11 days at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club saw Bermuda dethrone the defending champions Canada winning both of their games .
The match that ended today was well in Canada?s control but what was interesting was the remarkable improvement as the tournament progressed by the Cayman Islands squad. Playing for the first time in three day competition, the Caymanians struggled adjusting to the longer version of the game especially against Bermuda. While never a threat to Canada there was a remarkable improvement. With very little time to prepare for this tournament due to the late withdrawal of the invitation to the USA and limited facilities in the Cayman Islands as they try to rebuild after Hurricane Ivan last year, the Cayman team was eager for the opportunity to gain valuable experience. They did extremely well considering those two major hurdles.
When the day began, Cayman was chasing a massive total of 295 to win. For the first time in the entire competition all seven batsmen reached double figures. Pearson Best with a solid 53 was supported by Franklin Hinds (35), and skipper Ryan Bovell with 18. Earlier in the innings Steve Gordon (14), Ainsley Hall (30) ,Marc Chin (14), and Roland Ebanks (26) all reached double figures.
But the day really belonged to Canada?s spinners Sunil Dhaniram and Kevin Sandher who took a combined total of eight wickets as the pitch finally gave some turn.
Sandher ended with 3/51 from eighteen overs while Dhaniram took 5/20 from 15.5 overs.
Henry Osinde?s brilliant bowling in the first innings when he took 7/53 earned him the Man of the Match.
The final points table sees Bermuda with 62 points, followed by Canada with 51 and the Cayman Islands with 23. Bermuda will now represent the Americas at the semi-finals in Namibia in October.
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2005-09-02
DAY 2- OSINDE PUTS CANADA IN CONTROL
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Americas Region ? 2005 Intercontinental Cup
Canada vs Cayman Island, August 31, Sept 1,2, 2005
Toronto Cricket Club, Toronto, Canada
Right arm fast bowler, Henry Osinde appearing in only his second tournament for his new country put Canada in control of their match against the Cayman Islands with a sparkling performance of seven wickets for fifty three runs in 14.1 overs.
Resuming with their overnight total at 5 for 1 Cayman Islands found the pace of Bhatti and Osinde too hostile for their likely. Wickets fell quickly as Osinde ripped through the batting order and at one stage the visitors were reduced to 41 for 5. To their credit the Caymanians fought back lead by their skipper Ryan Bovell who scored 44 before being caught behind off Osinde. The lower order tried to support their skipper and did well to reach 159. But the day belongs to Henry Osinde who ended with figures of 14.1-2-53-7.
Canada?s lead was 181 but they did not enforce the follow on and maybe because of this huge lead produced a rather lack luster effort in their second innings losing two early wickets for 22 runs. Ashish Bagai playing with a very painful finger and Qaiser Ali making his first appearance for Canada started the recovery with a fine partnership of 72 before Bagai was caught by J.Linton off the bowling of Marc Chin for 42. Ali then took things in his own hands and despite two more quick wickets he managed to steer the Canadians to 151 in 38.5 overs at which time the skipper declared their innings closed giving Cayman Islands a target of 332 runs for victory. Ali innings of 67 not out lasted 173 minutes and included five boundaries.
Mr. Ali was not finished yet as the skipper brought him and Kevin Sandher ( both spinners) into the attack later in the evening. Steve Gordon and Ainsley Hall had carefully brought the Cayman Island total to 38 without loss when Ali bowled Gordon to end the second day?s play with Cayman still needing 295 runs for victory with nine wickets in hand.
Don Maxwell who scored 114 for Canada in their first innings is still suffering from back spasms and did not appear for Canada today.
Tomorrow is the final day in this match which will decide the second place team as Bermuda has already captured the Americas Region title and will represent the region in Namibia in October.
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2005-08-30
Changing the face of Canadian cricket
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JORDAN HEATH-RAWLINGS
TORONTO STAR - SPORTS REPORTER
"It's a sport dominated by immigrants But native sons are making their mark"
As soon as Kevin Sandher was big enough to hold a cricket bat his parents began teaching him the game. When he got older, they started making an hour-long drive three days a week from their home in Vancouver to the nearest practice facility.
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2005-08-29
BERMUDA defeated Cayman by an Innings & 105 Runs
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Americas Region ? 2005 Intercontinental Cup
Bermuda vs Cayman Island, August 27,28,29 2005
Toronto Cricket Club , Toronto , Canada
Resuming their innings at 50/4 and trailing by 142 runs, Cayman Islands offered no resistance on the final day of their first ever three-day match. Dwayne Leverock and Kevin Hurdle sailed through the remaining six wickets allowing only 35 and the game was over in just over an hour?s play. Leverock again was outstanding, the big spinner took 6 for 16 for a total match figure of 11/72. Easily a Man of the Match performance in any game but Clay Smith with a brilliant 138 in the first innings at a crucial time of the match was awarded the honour.
With their victory Bermuda by an innings and 105 runs they easily won the Americas Region Intercontinental Cup and date in the semi-finals against Kenya in October. This is the second major honour for Bermuda this year having qualified for the 2007 World Cup by placing fourth in the recent ICC Trophy.
Cayman Islands playing in their first ever three-day match admitted it was a new and difficult experience but welcomed the opportunity to learn from the event.
Canada will now take on Cayman Islands on Wednesday for second place in the tournament, however weather forecasters expect heavy rains in the Toronto area from Hurricane Katrina and if correct this match could be reduced to a two day event.
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2005-08-28
Day 2- Runs flow freely from Bermudan bats on Day 2 vs Cayman Islands.
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Americas Region ? 2005 Intercontinental Cup
Bermuda vs Cayman Island, August 27,28,29 2005
Toronto Cricket Club , Toronto , Canada
When play resumed on day 2 of the match between Bermuda and Cayman Islands there was some hope for the Caymanians as they bowlers captured three wickets for 56 runs in the early going. Any further hope of success was demolished by two huge partnerships, first between Irving Romaine and Clay Smith (158) . Smith was joined by Dean Minors in another partnership of 150.
Captain Clay Smith scored his 138 in 289 minutes and 186 balls including 16 fours and 1 six. Irvine Romaine who retired in the 64th over on 100 exact came back to add 11 runs before being caught by J.Linton off the Cayman?s most successful bowler of the day young Troy Taylor. Dean Minors also fell victim to Troy Taylor but not before an entertaining 74 off 71 balls including 5 fours and 5 sixes.
The Bermudans feasted on the Cayman bowling which consisted mainly of medium pace bowling. Ronald Ebanks seem to be the only recognized spinner on the team, but he alone could not provide enough variety in the attack to trouble the Bermudan bats.
When Irvine Romaine was finally out Captain Clay Smith declared the innings close in the 89th over with the score at 387/7.
Troy Taylor bowled well under the circumstance. The youthful right arm medium pacer ended with respectable figures of 13-3-60-4.
Bermuda?s declaration gave them a chance to bowl for 45 minutes before the closing time of play . They made good use of this final period capturing four Caymanian wickets for 50 runs. Poor shot selection in this crucial period that called for restraint helped the Bermudans to put a firm grip on this game . Cayman still trails Bermuda by 142 runs with only six wickets in hand.
It now looks certain that Bermuda will be the Americas Region qualifier for the semi finals to be held in Namibia in October.
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2005-08-27
Day 1 Cayman Islands fail to capitalize on good start.
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Americas Region ? 2005 Intercontinental Cup
Bermuda vs Cayman Island, August 27,28,29 2005
Toronto Cricket Club , Toronto , Canada
After getting a good opening start from Steve Gordon and Ainsley Hall, the Cayman Islands playing in their first Intercontinental Cup failed to capitalize and were all out for 197 after 74 overs
Dwayne Leverock was Bermuda?s best bowler. The big man had impressive figures of 27-10-56-5.
Rain stopped play for 29 minutes at the end of the 64th over with the score on 164/7.
Steve Gordon had to retire hurt at 50 runs in 92 balls in the 25th over,when he returned after Best was caught for 30 , he faced 35 balls adding only 15 runs before being bowled by Hasan Durham for 65.
Captain Ryan Bovell tried to boost his team?s total with a good knock of 31 not out including two massive sixes. Pearson Best contributed 30 before being caught by Janeiro Tucket off the bowling of Leverock.
Leverock ended the innings with an impressive performance capturing 5/56 off 27 overs. Hasan Durham took three for 56 in 22 overs . Janeiro Tucker was impressive in the field taking three catches in the slips
Bermuda?s reply was halted after only three overs as rain interrupted play for the second time today. The umpire decided no further play was possible and the lost time will be made up tomorrow with the game resuming 30 minutes earlier than the normal starting time.
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2005-08-25
Bermuda defeated Canada by 48 Runs
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Day 3- Americas Region Intercontinental Cup
Bermuda vs Canada
Aug 23,24,25, 2005,Toronto Cricket Club ,Toronto ,Canada
BERMUDA DEFEATS CANADA BY 48 RUNS
The first 2005 Americas Region Intercontinental Cup match produced a major upset as Bermuda defeated the reigning Champions ,Canada by 48 runs.
Bermuda resumed with their overnight total at 209/5 with the Tucker and Minors partnership at 93. Canada?s bowlers had moderate success as both Henry Osinde and Don Maxwell kept the Bermudans on their toes. With the score at 235 Maxwell had Minors trapped leg before for a brilliant 66. He shared a partnership of 119 with Janeiro Tucker.This was the turning point of the match. Tucker passed his century and was taking most of the strike to protect the tail enders. He was the last wicket to fall with the Bermudan score at 311 and his personal score at 123 in 413 minutes ,293 balls.
Bermuda had given Canada a reasonable score of 230 to win in approximately 68 overs. It was going to be a good finish but it did not take long for Bermuda?s opening bowlers to strike,and strike often. Opening bat Z.Surkari was the first to go with the score on one. He was followed quickly by Maxwell , Ifill and the skipper Dassanyake all with the score only at 17. Sunil Dhaniram and Ashish Bagai then put on a 53 run partnership to raise the hopes of the local fans. Dhaniram hit five fours in his brief 35 run ,47 minute appearance at the wicket. Bagai did not stay much longer when on 20 and the score on 73 he was brilliantly caught by Salem Mukaddem. Canada?s score of 73/6 put Bermuda in the drivers seat. George Codrinton (40) and newcomer Ali Qaiser (52) then decided it was not over yet as the pair added 91 runs for 7th wicket partnership. This proved to be the last resistance and when Qaiser was given run out on a close call it was impossible to ask the last pair to score another 50 runs or bat 15 overs to the finish.
In the 57th over Kevin Sandher was given out lbw and it was all over. Bermuda won by a comfortable margin of 48 runs.
For his outstanding batting performance Janeiro Tucker was given the Man of the Match award.
Bermuda takes on the Cayman Islands starting on Friday.
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2005-08-24
BERMUDA FIGHTS BACK ON DAY 2
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Day 2- Americas Region
Intercontinental Cup
Bermuda vs Canada
Aug 23,24,25, 2005
Toronto Cricket Club
Toronto ,Canada
Bermuda restricted Canada today with a fine bowling spell from their big man Dwayne Leverock .After getting batsman Ashish Bagai bowled for just four more than his overnight score , he mopped up the tail finishing with fine figures of 22.2 ?7-46-4.
Leverock was supported at the other end by medium pacer Saleem Mukaddem who finished with figures of 16-3-52-4. Canada?s lead of 82 runs gave Bermuda a fighting chance providing they could get a better batting performance in their second innings.
Bermuda?s opening batsmen failed again and at lunch they were struggling with the score at 40/3 trailing the home side by 42 runs with 7 wickets in hand. Skipper Clay Smith (45) first with Salem Mukaddem and then with Janeiro Tucker, came to his team?s rescue with 4th and 5th wicket partnerships of identical scores of 55 runs. But it was Janeiro Tucker and wicket keeper Dean Minors who stole the show with a brilliant 6th wicket unbeaten stand of 93 to give Bermuda a lead of 127 runs with 5 wickets in hand.
If this was a boxing match round one ( day 1) would have been awarded to Canada but round two was all Bermuda. The Canadian bowlers,after early success could do nothing right, even a confident appeal for a caught behind was disallowed and the bowlers toiled well into the evening sun with no luck as Smith, Tucker and Minors led the great recovery. The wicket continues to hold up well offering no help to the spinners, the most exciting spell of bowling came from the right hand fast bowler Henry Osinde who cut lose with some deliveries which seem to be heading for the orbiting space station. Bermuda?s batting after the third wicket fell, was much more disciplined . The four Canadian spin bowlers sent down a total of 50 overs at a cost of only 94 runs.
The match now hinges on the first session on day three. An early break through could swing the tide back to the home side but should Tucker and Minors be allowed to continue their heroics Bermuda could steal this one from the Canadians.
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2005-08-23
Icup update day 1 End of play Canada lead Bermuda by 24 runs.
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Intercontinental Cup ? Bermuda vs Canada
August 23,24,25, Toronto Cricket Club
Toronto , Canada
Close of Play ? Day 1
BERMUDA FIGHTS BACK IN FINAL SESSION OF THE DAY
Bermuda, trying to defend a modest first innings score of 125 , fought back in the final session of play to restrict Canada?s lead to 24 runs with four wickets in hand.
A fine bowling spell after tea by Salem Mukaddem ( 11-3-34-3) and Dwayne Leverock
( 14-5-26-1) saw four Canadian wickets fall for six runs. A 5th wicket partnership of 55 between Sunil Dhaniram and Ashish Bagai brought the Canadians closer to Bermuda?s total before Dhaniram was bowled by Mukaddem with the score at 90. Bagai was joined by George Codrington and this pair added an unbeaten stand of 59 to end the day?s play with Canada up by 24 runs with four wickets in hand.
For Ashish Bagai it was a great return to the national squad after being unavailable for the 2005 ICC Trophy in Ireland. Bagai must be enjoying his efforts this day after holding four catches behind the stumps he was clearly the best batsman today with a solid 72 not out, including ten boundaries. The selectors had originally left him off the team fearing his inactivity due to work commitments might have made him a little rusty. When Desmond Chumney failed his per tournament medical the selectors was forced to reconsider their position , there was no rust showing today for the former Canadian U19 World Cup team captain .
Earlier in the day , another U19 Youth World Cup team captain, Umar Bhatti wrecked the Bermuda?s batting side with a brilliant bowling performance of 17.5-4-40-8. For the young, left hand medium-fast bowler it was his best bowling performance, out doing his performance in the Intercontinental Cup finals in 2004.
After a disappointing performance in the recent ICC Trophy and an injury which caused him to miss several games it was good news for Bermuda as their veteran Captain Clay Smith returned to form with a solid innings of 52
The first session on day two just might determine which way this game will go. An early break through for Bermuda would put them back into the fight despite their batting failure on day one. Should Bagai and Codrington continue their unbeaten stand well into play before lunch , Canada would certainly put a firm grip on game one of the Intercontinental Cup.
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2005-08-22
ICC Intercontinental Cup Team News
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There are two changes to the Canadian squad for the Intercontinental Cup which starts in Toronto on the 23rd August 2005. Iiain Dixon has withdrawn from the team due to unavailabity caused by business commitments.Desmond Chumney has withdrawn from the team as he has an injury. The two replacements are Nicholas Ifill and Asish Bagai. Game times are from 10.am each day to 6.30pm. Come to the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club and see Canada versus Bermuda from the 23rd to the 25th August. Bermuda plays the Cayman Islands from the 27th August to the 29th August. Canada plays the Cayman Islands from the 31st August to September the 2nd.
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2005-08-17
Canadian Team for ICup Aug 2005
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The selectors have announced the senior national team to represent Canada in the upcoming ICC Intercontinental matches against Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. Congratulations to the selected players on being selected to represent Canada in these first class matches. A special congratulations and welcome is due those players selected to play for Canada for the first time.
Canada versus Bermuda from the 23rd to the 25th August.
Canada versus Cayman Islands from the 31st August to the 2nd September.
Both games will be played at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club.
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2005-08-13
Day 5 - USA makes it a clean sweep at the under 19 World Cup qualifier
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On the final day of competition Team USA captured their four straight victory to go undefeated in the tournament. Knowing they had already captured the 2005 Americas Regional Qualifier title the team from the USA had only one goal to achieve - to go undefeated in the tournament.
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[Tournament Awards]
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2005-08-12
Day 4 - USA captures the Americas Regional U19 Qualifier
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There are times when everything goes right for a team and so it is for Team USA in the U19 WCQS being played in Toronto. Day 4 brought some glimmer of hope for the three teams chasing the USA as the Americans had a bye. Instead of gaining four points all teams had to settle for a no result as all games were completely rained out with out a ball being bowled. This means that none of the three teams with a chance to catch the USA, can now reach that goal.
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2005-08-11
INTERCONTINENTAL CUP UPDATE 2
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The ICC has announced that the Cayman Islands will replace the USA in the Americas Zone Intercontinental Cup to be played in Toronto.
The schedule is: 23rd to 25th August Canada vs. Bermuda
27th to 29th August Bermuda vs. Cayman Islands.
31st Aug. to 2nd September Canada vs. Bermuda.
Hours of play:10.00am to 12.30pm, 1.15pm to 3.45pm and 4.05pm to 6.05pm.
The games will be played at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club which is located at 141 Wilson Avenue East. The phone number at the club is 416-487-4581.
All games are classified as 1st Class. This will be an historic occassion for the Cayman Islands as this will be the first time they have played in an official 1st Class cricket match.
Come and enjoy the cricket. There is no charge to watch these games.
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2005-08-11
Day 3 - Brings no surprises, as team USA remains undefeated
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Argentina won the toss and elected to bat on a good batting stripe but only Ignacio Redruello with a fine knock of 35 offered any resistance to the USA bowling attack. Argentina were all out in the 39th over for 105.
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2005-08-09
CCA GOLF TOURNAMENT 2005
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The CCA is holding a golf tournament on the 29th August at Cherrydowns Golf Course. A few Hole Sponsorships are still available. a Hole Sponsorship is $1200.00, the sponsor receives 4 passes to play in the event, as well as lunch and dinner for the four and 2 golf carts. The sponsors name will be displayed on a hole and at the dinner. The day will include prizes, auctions, a speach from Bennett King the current West Indies cricket coach, putting contests and a beat the pro contest.
There are also a few remaining individual spots to play in the tournament. The price for an individual is $150.00. This includes lunch, dinner and a shared golf cart.
To find out more about the event please e-mail Chris Chappell at cchappell@globalserve.net
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2005-08-09
U-19 World Cup Qualification-day 2
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Day 2.
Another good day for the USA.Bermuda batted first and scored 86 all out. The USA scored the runs for the loss of 2 wickets.
Caymen Islands played their first game today against Argentina. Caymens batting first scored 286 in 50 overs. The Caymens then bowled out Argentina for 112 in 32 overs.
So after 2 days;
USA has won 2
Bermuda has won 1 and lost 1
Caymens have won 1
Canada has lost 1
Argentina has lost 2.
In order to qulaify Canada must win their remaining games, hope Caymens beat the USA and improve their run rate to be better than the USA, Bermuda and Caymens.
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[USA vs Bermuda]
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2005-08-08
Intercontinetal Cup Update
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The ICC has announced that the USA will not participate in the upcoming Intercontinental Cup to be played in Toronto. USA cricket has not been able to agree on the selection of a team by the ICC deadline to submit a squad. The Caymen Islands have been invited to replace the USA. The ICC is awaiting a response from the Caymen Islands who have to gather a squad together and prepare with short notice in order to play in their first 1st Class representative matches.
In the eventuality that the Caymen Islands are unable to accept the invitation the ICC will consider an alternative format for the Americas zone Intercontinental Cup qualifiers. The ICC expects to hear from the Camen Islandsin the next few days.
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2005-08-06
USA stun Canada on Day One
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Defending champions Canada were on the receiving end of a surprise first day defeat at the hands of the USA at the Americas U19 Championships in Toronto, Canada.
The host nation, winner of both previous U19 Championships in 2001 and 2003 respectively, were beaten by a committed United States outfit by 39 runs.
After being put in to bat, the USA scored consistently to set themselves up with a good score, thanks largely to 2nd and 3rd wicket partnerships of 47 and 83 respectively.
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[Bermuda vs. Argentina]
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2005-08-05
2005 Interprovincials - Day 5
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BC wins 2005 InterProvincial Champions with a convincing 6 wicket victory over Ontario. Ontario, batting first could only muster 162 runs against a strong bowling attack. Their wickets fell steadily with Girish Shankar (25), Rizwan Cheema (24 and Shailesh Masih (24) being the major contributors. The BC batsmen had no trouble with the Ontario bowler scoring 69 runs in 12 overs before Sajiv Fernando was run out for 42. His opening partner, Shahzad Afzal, carried on the assault and was not out for 75 when the target was reached. Alberta/Manitoba - Alberta received solid batting throughout their innings to total 248 after their allotted overs. Main contributors being Manzoor Choudhary (52), Sumit Thapliyal (36) and Devin Persaud (30). In their innings Manitoba struggeld from the get go and were all out for 146. Main contributors were Kamta Singh (33) and Keith Deonaraine (24). Rajesh Patel again bowled well taking 4/29. If you have any corrections/changes, please write to Cedric Miller - miller@cofi.org
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[Alberta vs Manitoba]
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2005-08-04
2005 Provincials - Day 4
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Another exciting win for Ontario. Ontario, batting first, scored a modest 162 in their alloted 50 overs. The main contributors being Umar Bhatti (39) and Surendra Seeraj (36). Alberta struggled early, losing their first 3 wickets for only 21 runs. However solid batting from their middle and lower order saw them closing in on their taget. Alberta needed 5 runs from 2 overs with 3 wickets in hand. On came Rizwan Cheena - bowling a maiden and taking 2 wickets. Umar Bhatti bowled the last over and no matter how hard the batsman swung he could not even touch a ball - another maiden. Well done Ontario.
In the Manitoba/Quebec game, Manitoba, batting first, were skittled for 100 runs. Fine bowling by the Patel duo - Naresh - 4/37 and Manish - 3/11. Quebec reached this target for the loss of only two wickets. Capt. Ali Qaiser carried his bat with 50 n.o.
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[Alberta v Ontario]
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2005-08-03
2005 Provincials - Day 3
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At Hugo Ray Park, BC continued its winning ways crushing Manitoba by 113 runs. Scoring steadily, BC totalled 215 in its allotted overs. In its innings, Manitoba struggled from the outset, losing 2 wickets in the first over, and never recovered. Alberta won a thriller over Quebec in Stanley Park. Quebec, batting first, totalled 209 in its 50 overs thanks mainly to a splendid 84 from Captain, Ali Qaiser. A 128 run 2nd wicket partnership by Alberta's Dhami and Abbas, put them well on their way to their target which was reached with 2 overs to spare.
[BC vs Manitoba]
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2005-08-02
2005 Provincials - Day 2
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On day 2, BC skittled Alberta for 116 and then after a slow start, won easily by 5 wickets thanks to solid batting from their middle order. The Ontario and Quebec game was a low scoring thriller. The Quebec bowlers humbled the Ontario batsmen who collapsed fo 110 all out. Excellent bowling by the Ontario openers soon had Quebec in trouble. Good batting by the tailenders saw them take the total to 110 but the last batsmen got a thick edge to end a very exciting game.
[BC v Alberta]
[Ontario v Quebec]
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2005-07-26
Richard Done to vist Canada
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The CCA is pleased to announce that Richard Done the ICC High Performance Manager will visit Canada twice in the near future.
Richard will conduct a high level coaching seminar for coaches on the 20th and 21st of August in Toronto. Eight coaches will be invited by the CCA to attend this seminar. Whilst in Toronto Richard will also hold a meeting with CCA officials on the 22nd August.
Richard leaves Canada on the 22nd August and returns 31st to attend two days of the Canada versus USA Intercontinental Cup game at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club. This game takes place over three days from 31st August to the 2nd September. The club is located at 141 Wilson Avenue East in Toronto.
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2005-07-26
Bermuda Cricket Team gets $100,000 reward from government
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A homecoming has never been so sweet for any Bermuda cricket team ? and yesterday it got $100,000 sweeter. Amid accolades and eloquent superlatives from the country?s officialdom and an outpouring of emotion and gratitude from fellow citizens, it was the sight of Government putting their money where their mouth is that really made the Island?s cricketers sit up. The surprise presentation of a $100,000 cheque by Premier Alex Scott to Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) president Reggie Pearman at City Hall yesterday drew loud applause and cheers from the crowd and cricketers as the Island paused to salute the squad which earned a place in the 2007 Cricket World Cup.
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[Jet setting]
[Logie keen to stay]
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2005-07-19
ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 Match Schedule Announced
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Port of Spain: The full match schedule for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 was announced today in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
The first match of the tournament will take place on Tuesday 13 March 2007 at the newly renovated Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica between the West Indies and Pakistan in Group D.
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2005-07-14
Canada returns to the World Cup
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Sharenews - Ron Fanfair - Canada is heading back to the World Cup after finishing third in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) 12-team Qualifying tournament for Associate members in Ireland. It's the third time that Canada will take part in the game's premier event following appearances in 1979 and 2002
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2005-07-12
Canadian Cricket Team will arrive home on Wednesday
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After finishing 3rd in the ICC trophy the successful Canadian Cricket Team arrive home on 13th July 2005
Having successfully qualified for the 2007 World Cup in West Indies and having finished 3rd in the ICC Trophy Tournament in Ireland, the Canadian Cricket Team will arrive at LBP Terminal 1 at 3:45 PM, 13th July 2005, on Air Canada Flight # 894.
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2005-07-11
Canada claimed third place in the ICC Trophy
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Canada claimed third place in the ICC Trophy with a comfortable five-wicket victory over Bermuda. Though both countries had already qualified for the ICC Cricket World Cup, victory in the third/fourth play-off puts Canada into a group with England, New Zealand and Kenya for 2007 while Bermuda faces the prospect of India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
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2005-07-09
Canada lose semi-final to Ireland
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Photo: (Trent Johnston bowls Dhaniram - Cricket Europe) Canada were put in to bat and skipper John Davison began in his usual aggressive style. Stepping down the wicket from his first delivery, Davison tore into the opening overs from Trent Johnston and Paul Mooney. After surviving an inside edge and a slice through the slips, Davison's good fortune ran out when he was trapped leg before wicket for 33 in the fifth over.
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[Scorecard]
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2005-07-08
CCA Celebration Fundraising Dinner for National Cricket Team
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The Canadian Cricket Association will be holding a celebration dinner for the National Senior men team who qualified for 2007 World Cup by placing 2nd in Group B in the ICC Trophy Tournament in Ireland July 1-14.
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2005-07-07
Canada has qualified for the 2007 World Cup
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After defeating Papua New Guinea by 160 runs,. Canada finished the 1st round of the tournament with a record of 4 and 1. Scotland defeated Holland. Scotland win gave Canada 2nd place finish and will guarantee Canada a 3rd appearance in the World Cup (the only associate to do so). Today is a great day for all associated with Canadian Cricket. We now play Ireland on Saturday for a place in the ICC Trophy 2005 Final. These games will determine 1st to 4th place in the ICC Trophy. These places will also determine which pool the qualifiers will play in the world Cup. Canada's victory meant that they, Bermuda, Scotland and Ireland will be involved in the Caribbean's 2007 World Cup, as well gaining ODI status for four years and $500,000 of funding from the ICC
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2005-07-05
Canada defeated Holland by 2 wickets with 1 ball to spare
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Photo: MOM, Desmond Chumney - Cricket Europe;
Canada pulled another rabbit out of the hat defeating Holland by 2 wickets.
Due to rain delay the game was reduce to 35 overs, and was later reduce again for Bad light which gave Canada a reduce Target of 160 in 30 overs (D/L)
Holland made 187 (9 wkts, 35.0 overs) Canada replied with 162 (8 wkts, 29.5 overs) (Desmond Chumney 64, Ian Billcliff 38)
This victory all but guarantee Canada a chance to finish in the top two of Group B and a spot at World Cup 2007. A win tomorrow against one of the weakest team in the Group (Papua NG) will ensure a 3rd appearance for Canada on the world stage.
Scotland who is unbeaten will play Holland in their final match and a win by Scotland will knock Holland down to 3rd spot. On the other hand should Holland beat Scotland Canada could fall to 3rd in Group B and will have to play the 3rd place team from Group A for the 5ft spot.
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[Scorecard]
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2005-07-04
Canada defeated Oman by 2 wickets
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Skipper John Davison 74 runs (seven 4's & four 6's) earned him Man of the Match honours for the 2nd time in three games.
Oman Innings 184/10 All Out (Overs 48.5) Canada Innings 187/8 Closed (Overs 41.1)
Canada will face Holland who sit on the top of the group a head of Scotland by large net NRR tomorrow. This game could be the deciding factor in whether we qualify or not.
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2005-07-02
Scotland defeated Canada by 7 wickets
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Photo: (Canada celebrate the removal of Gavin Hamilton - CricketEurope)
Canada?s problem with the bat continues resulting in a disappointing 7 wickets lost to Scotland. Scotland won the toss and sent Canada to bat. Canada lost opener Desmond Chumney early and both the heroes of game 1 JD and Billcliff followed shortly and Canada was 3-31. Despite a 6 wicket partnership of 49 from Pubudu and Sunil Canada never really recovered.
Don Maxwell was the best of Canada's bowlers with 6-0-29-2
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2005-07-02
Canada could have ODI status if it qualifies in Ireland
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Cricinfo - "From 1 January 2006, any match played between any two of our top 16 sides will have the potential to be an official one-day international, opening up the premium category of one-day cricket to the top five teams from the ICC Trophy. These nations will have the prestige and security of ODI status for these matches all the way through to the next ICC Trophy in four years time and they will gain valuable experience under the same playing conditions as the World Cup"
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[Cricinfo]
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2005-07-01
Cricket in Toronto (The Real Deal)
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Cricinfo: The Toronto experience proves that cricket can open up new markets. Tim de Lisle samples it (Oct 1999): Quiz question. Can you rank these venues by the number of one-day inter-nationals staged there: Bridgetown, Cape Town, Calcutta, Hobart and Toronto?
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2005-07-01
Canada wins nail biter against Namibia by 2 runs
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Photo (George Codrington swamped by his team mates after taking the winning catch) by David M Potter (ICC); JD and Billcliff lead Canada to 284 all out.
Skippers John Davison scored 125 runs in 88 balls which included twelve 4's and fours 6's and Ian Billcliff 90 to help Canada reach a fighting total of 284 all out in 50 overs. The rest of the team accounted for only 43 runs with extras of 26.
Canada lost opener Chumney and # 3 Zubin early and was 2-26, JD and Billcliff then set about recovering the inns and put on partnership of 169 before JD got out. At 195 for 3 Canada seem set to post a large target however the rest of the team failed to capitalize. K Sandher took 5 wickets to help Canada defeat Namibia by only 2 runs. Kevin's bowling figures were 8 0 57 5.
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[Cricinfo match report]
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2005-06-30
Canada get set to take on Namibia in Fridays opener.
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Today the team is studying videos of Namibia and Scotland which Derek and
Colin prepared during the warm up games. The team is in very good spirits and morale is high. Some of our batsmen are struggling to cope with the movement and swing of the ball in the early overs, the team is working to deal with this. The bowlers are doing very well, with Henry being particularly effective. The selectors will have to make a tough choice prior to Friday?s game. Do they play Henry and drop Dhillion as Namibia's strength seems to be batting, will we need an additional bowler? We can only play two deemed nationals so the choice will come down to these two as Pubudu will play as the keeper.
Sanjay has been rested for the warm up games as he has a slight ankle
problem. Desmond has a slight muscle strain and has also been rested. Both will be OK for Friday's game.
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2005-06-28
Canada Defeated Uganda in Warmup Match
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JD 40 and Bhatti 10-1-23 for 3 wickets help Canada to victory over Uganda
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2005-06-26
Canada vs. Seaton Selects
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Canada batted first;
Chumney 73 retired, Sukari 58, Billcliff 56, Pubudu 25, Masxwell 22 Not out
Total 288 for 6 in 50 overs.
Seaton; A. Cottam 38, R.East 69, Total 208 allout
JD 8.5 overs 1 for 43, Sanjay 7 overs 2 for 26, Omar B. 7 overs 1 for 30, Henry O. 2 for 35, Maxwell 1 for 29, Kevin S. 2 for 35.
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2005-06-24
Carto to captain Canada?s Under 19 Team in the Americas World Cup Qualifier.
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The nation Junior selectors have release the names of the final 14 to represent Canada in the Americas World Cup Qualifier Series schedule for King City, Toronto, Ontario Aug 7-13. The team will be lead by wicketkeeper Kenneth Carto who was with the team in the last Under 19 world cup.
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2005-06-22
Results Canada vs Somerset Selects
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After a long and strenous journey from Toronto and Vancouver the Canadian team arrived in the UK on the morning of the 21st June. The team had a light net practice in the afternoon.
On Wednesday the 22nd Canada played a Somerset Selects team at the County Ground in Taunton. Whilst the result was dissapointing the team displayed some positive signs in the process of getting used to local conditions and shedding the effects of a long trip.The wicket was moist in the morning and the ball was seaming and Canada suffered early in the innings by losing quick wickets.
Canada batted first and were all out for 217 in 42.1 overs. Highlights of the innings were;
Sunil Daniram 48,
Don Maxwell 82 ( 12 fours and 3 sixes),
Iain Dixon 23,
Somerset made 220 for 3 in 48.3 overs. Highlights were;
S. Butt 21,
L. Lewis 99 not out,
R. Allett 50,
R. Woodman 23 not out
Best bowling figure;
D. Maxwell 6 overs, 20 runs, 1 maiden, 1 wicket.
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2005-06-17
The future of Canadian Cricket rest in the hands of the ICC trophy team members
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The Canadian Senior cricket team has had their last practice and are making final arrangement to leave Canada. The majority of the players will depart from Pearson International in Toronto on Monday evening, they will be joined by the three BC base players and New Zealand based Billcliffe in London where they will play four warm up matches.
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2005-06-07
H. Fernandes of BC and Aneesh Joshi of Ontario set the stage on day one of the CCA National U-19 Trials.
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Fernandes scored 101 (retired) which included 10(4?s) and 3(6?s). Joshi scored 86 which included 12(4?s) and 2(6?s). Other noteworthy batting performances came from Gunjan Patel with 63, 10(4?s) and 2(6?s) and A. Emimlli with 59, 8(4?s) and 1(6). Top bowling performance came from Trevin Bastiampillai 10-0-30-3 and Immad Khan 10-0-57-3. The squad of 30 will be put through a series of fitness test on Tuesday at G.Rosslord Park (Finch and Dufferin)
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2005-06-06
CCA UNDER 19 TRIALS FOR 2005 AMERICAS? CUP
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DATE: June 6 ? June 9, 2005
VENUE: King City (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)
G. Ross Lord (Tuesday)
FORMAT: Six (6) 50 over games each day with the normal laws of cricket as used in ICC limited over game.
Fitness evaluation test as per ICC recommendation
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2005-06-01
WICB & CCA to host presentation on Cricket In schools
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You are invited to a presentation
on Cricket in Schools
hosted by
Dr. Michael Seepersaud
(Development Officer for West Indies Cricket Board)
And
Canadian Cricket Association
Monday June 6, 2005 6:00pm
At the Sport Alliance Centre
1185 Eglinton Ave East (Donmills)
Please RSVP to Traddie simpson email traddie@cricketstar.net or phone 416-629-4912.
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2005-05-30
Final 14 named for ICC Trophy
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Here is the final 14 man squad selected to represent Canada in the ICC Trophy 2005 in Ireland.
1. Umar Bhatti
2. Ian Billcliff (Vice Captain)
3. Desmond Chumney
4. John Davison (Captain)
5. Pubudu Dassanayaka
6. Sunil Dhaniram
7. Haninder Dhillon
8. Iain Dixon
9. Don Maxwell
10.Ashish Patel
11.Henry Osinde
12.Kevin Sandher
13.Sanjay Thuraisingam
14.Zubin Surkari
Manager: Mike Henry
Coach: Rupert Gomes
Physio: Dan Keisel
Technical Support: Collin Siller
Technical Support: Derek Perera
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2005-05-23
CCA Trials Game 2 & 3 Results
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The CCA national selectors have a daunting task ahead of them to select the final squad of 14 as day two of the trials produced more of the same from day one. The only surprise has been the consistence of the turf pitches. Everyone have high praises for the ground crew at King City who worked hard to produce a wicket that?s delivering consistent bounce and pace.
Man of the match on day two was Sunil Dhaniram who scored 31 and took four wickets for 28 off 10 overs. The only other bright stops were the 10 wicket partnership stands of 63 between Salmon Chaudhary 44 not out, and Zahid Hussain 17 along with Kevin Sandher who took 4 wickets for 37 off 10 overs. Man of the match on day three was Kevin Sandher and man of the series/Trials was given to Sunil Dhaniram. See links below for more details.
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[Batting Avgs.]
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[Score Card game 2]
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2005-05-21
CCA Trials Game 1 Result
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Haninder Dhillion top scored with 65 and was named man of the match in day one of the Canadian Cricket Association 2005 Senior National Trials. Other notable performances came from, Zubin Surkari 45, George Condrington 45, Iain Dixon 42 Don Maxwell 38 and 3 wickets. Umar Bhatti and Sanjay Thurasingham also took 3 wickets each. Play continues at 10am tomorrow at King City in Toronto.
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2005-05-20
Track the 2005 local stats of Team Canada Squad of 30
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Follow the 2005 local performances of members of Canadian Team Squad of 30 taking part in the 2005 National trials on May 21-23 at King City in Toronto.
[Toronto Base Players]
[BC Base Players]
[2004 Toronto players]
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2005-05-19
Cricket Conference, 19th May 2005, Held at Toronto City Hall
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On the evening of the 19th May the Mayor of Toronto Mr. David Miller and the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Department at the City of Toronto hosted a Cricket Conference which included a delegation from the Canadian Cricket Association. The purpose of the Conference was to establish a partnership between the two groups and identify the needs of the cricket community are and how these can be accommodated by the city while also achieving the City goals of serving the ethnic and cultural diversity of the City?s public
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2005-05-16
CCA National Senior Trials @ King City (May 21-23)
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Sharenews- April 8
By ERROL TOWNSHEND -
Canada 30 man squad of Elite players face stern test. The Ontario Cricket Association, in partnership with the Canadian Cricket Association, is serving up an appealing appetizer with the first Victoria Day Cricket Festival May 21-23.
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2005-05-16
Manager and Coach needed for Under 19
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The CCA is seeking individuals within Canada for the positions of Manager and Coach for the Canadian U-19 team. The team will be preparing for the ICC U 19 tournament to be played in Toronto from August 7th to August 13th 2005. Both positions should be filled long before the tournament. Part of the responsibilities of the successful applicants will the preparation and submission of documents to the ICC, matters relating to eligibility and fitness plus other related responsibilities for the tournament.
Applications along with a CV (marked U-19 official) should be forwarded to the General Secretary at the address listed below not later than 12:00 midnight June 15th 2005.
Canadian Cricket Association
604 - 1185 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto Ontario, M3C 3C6
email canada@cricamericas.com
Fax (416) 426-7172
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2005-05-02
T&DCA RELIEF APPEAL CRICKET FESTIVAL
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The Toronto & District Cricket Association, the largest operating league in North America, operating since the 1910's will be hosting a ?Relief Appeal Cricket Festival?, on Saturday July 2, 2005 on the beautiful grounds at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club in the King Township, Ontario.
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2005-04-23
Kapil Dev to help CCA with fund raising golf tournament
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The CCA is holding a fund raising golf tournament on Monday 29th August 2005. The event will take place at Cherrydowns Golf Course in Pickering Ontario. KAPIL DEV THE MOST FAMOUS PAST INDIAN CRICKETER WILL BE THE CELIBRITY GUEST. KAPIL IS A ONE HANDICAP GOLFER. Click on the links below for information detailing the various forms of sponsorship available and the sign up form for the event. If you have contacts who may be interested in sponsoring this event or playing in it please pass on this information to them.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT CHRIS CHAPPELL 416-580-5820 or HOWARD PETROOK: 1-866-281-4290
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2005-04-16
Local Online Cricket Service signs contract with BC?s largest league
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Toronto, ON ? April 15, 2005 ? The British Columbia Mainland League 1,100 local players will now have their individual performances track online. Together with the leagues in Ontario, this brings the total to some 4,500 players across the country
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2005-04-09
Canada to host Under-19 World Cup Qualifer
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Sharenews April 8- By RON FANFAIR
Canada will host the third biennial Americas Under-19 youth cricket tournament in August.
International Cricket Council (ICC) Americas Manager Martin Vieira said the decision was made to bring the series back to Canada based on the cost factor to stage the event. The last tournament was held in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) two years ago.
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2005-04-08
ICC announces 10-man Associate and Affiliate Umpires Panel
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ICC MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
London, 8 April 2005 -
The International Cricket Council today announced the composition of the first ever umpires panel for officials from ICC Associate and Affiliate member countries.
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2005-04-01
ICC Cricket Week on CBC Television- Saturday
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ICC Cricket World Moves To Saturday Evening Slot on CBC Television
Beginning this Saturday, April 2, CBC Television will air ICC Cricket World in the evening time slot of 6:30 p.m. ET. The highlights for this weekend's show include:
- Highlights of the 3rd Test between India and Pakistan
- Feature story on Australia?s Simon Katich
- Plays of the Month
- Latest Cricket News
We encourage you to share this message from CBC Sports with your affiliate clubs, members and cricket enthusiasts.
For further information, contact:
Yuvraj Kakkar, publicist
CBC Sports, Toronto (416) 205-7068
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2005-03-25
Colin Siller wants to help CCA
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By RON FANFAIR,
Sharesnews (March 24, 2005) www.sharenews.com.
Colin Siller's short-term plan is to help Canada qualify for the 2007 cricket World Cup in the West Indies. If Canada advances, he intends to pursue opportunities to become a permanent part of the Canadian Cricket Association's (CCA) technical coaching staff that will work with the national side in the two years leading up to the World Cup.
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[Irish paper-March 28]
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2005-03-12
Brijcoomar returns hopeful
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March 10 -Sharenews By RON FANFAIR
Canadian cricket umpire Ashook Brijcoomar is optimistic that he will be named on the new International Cricket Council (ICC) Associates and Affiliates panel that will be announced shortly.
Brijcoomar was one of 20 umpires who officiated in the just concluded ICC World Cup Qualifying Series Division Two tournament in Malaysia and participated in a two-day seminar with Australia's Darrell Hair and ICC Umpires and Referees Manager Chris Kelly.
"We were assessed on both on-field and classroom performances," Brijcoomar said on his return home. "The sessions were intense and they covered all aspects of the game. At the end of the day, I think we were all prepared for the challenge."
Brijcoomar has kept his umpiring skills sharp on a yearly basis by officiating in Guyana and other parts of the world.
"Cricket is played in Toronto for about five months a year, so you have to seek opportunities elsewhere if you want to be on top of your game and be ready for such an opportunity like the one that has now presented itself with the ICC."
With business interests in Guyana, Brijcoomar often spends a few months each year in the South American country umpiring in club matches. He's currently in Argentina officiating in a Masters limited-overs series.
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2005-03-12
Female cricketer lauded
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March 11, Sharenews -By RON FANFAIR
Ave Mogan had a lot to celebrate last week.
Besides securing a new job, the longtime cricketer and administrator won the International Cricket Council (ICC) Best Women's Cricket Initiative award for the Americas region and was named captain of the first ever Canadian team that will take part in this year's West Indies Women's championship in Jamaica in July.
"Definitely, it was one of the better weeks for me in a long time," admitted Mogan. "To have so many positive things going on in your life at almost the same time is something that I really appreciate. In a sense, I feel blessed."
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2005-03-08
Canada names support staff for ICC Trophy 2005
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Colin Siller and Derek Perera have been added to Canada?s support staff for preparation of the tour to England and the ICC Trophy 2005 to be played in Ireland July 1-13, 2005. Colin is expected to arrive in Canada March 10th. During his period with the team Colin will assist Rupert Gomes, the team?s present coach, focusing on the technical aspects of bowling, batting, wicket keeping and fielding. His first presentation to the players will be on the new ball. Colin joins the team with a vast amount of experience in coaching both in England and Ireland. Derek Perera has represented Canada at both the Junior and Senior levels and is the holder of both an ECB and West Indies Level 1 coaching certificates. Derek will lend his support to the team with state of the art technology and his experience as a Kinesologist and coach.
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2005-03-07
Ave Mogan elected Captain
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Ave Mogan, Canada?s best female cricketer has been selected Captain of the first ever Canadian Women?s cricket team. Ave has played competitively for her club in the Premier Division in the Toronto & District League (Canada?s premier senior male league) and has on occasion captained the CD Wilson X1, an all male senior team. She was also a member of the North American X1, which participated in the West Indies women?s Championship 2003 in Grenada.
The team under the management of Anne L. Davis (Manager) and Frank Persaud (Coach) will travel to Jamaica to participate in the West Indies Women?s Cricket Federation annual senior regional tournament to be played in Kingston from July 16th to 31st.
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2005-03-07
Canada to assist with USA Umpire Training
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Canada to assist with USA Umpire Training
Kantilal Patel, Canada?s Umpiring Coordinator as one of the ACU&S Overseas Umpiring Instructors for Canada, will conduct a Level 1 & 2 Umpiring Course in Florida March 26th & 27th. Kantilal conducts training courses on a regular basis across Canada. The course in Florida will be based on Code 2000 and the D&L method.
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2005-03-02
Canada wins two ICC Development Awards
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ICC Development Program announces regional award winners for 2004
The ICC today announced the regional winners of the ICC Development Program Awards 2004 with prizes awarded to entrants from 26 countries throughout the developing cricket world.
Dedicated cricket clubs, coaches and administrators stretching from Argentina to Finland have been rewarded for their efforts in developing the game beyond its traditional boundaries.
ICC Global Development Manager Matthew Kennedy said that he was delighted with the worldwide impact of the awards.
?These awards recognise excellence in cricket development and it is fantastic to see that the regional winners have been selected from so many different countries,? said Mr Kennedy.
Congratulations are in order for the winners of the ICC Development Awards, but more so for our winners, Manitoba C. A. and Ave Mogan.
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2005-02-26
CCA presents National Coaching Certification Program
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Canadian Cricket Association
and
National Coaching Certification Program
Overview of the new National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) for Cricket
The new National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) has been specifically designed to train coaches to be able to meet the needs of the specific participants/athletes they are working with. This competency based approach will enable coaches to return to their coaching environment with specific skills that can be implemented immediately. Coaches will learn to teach appropriate skills, plan safe and effective practices, and design meaningful season plans.
Cricket has decided to train coaches in two streams: Community Sport Stream and Competition Stream.
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2005-02-25
CCA and OCA presents Victoria Day Cricket Festival
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The purpose of the event is threefold:
1. to provide the cricket public with an exciting launch of the 2005 season;
2. to give the Canadian selectors a "last look" at our players before the team for the ICC Trophy in Ireland is selected;
3. to simulate, as best as possible, the highly competitive atmosphere that the players will face in Ireland.
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2005-02-09
Former QCF president Eddie Richards dies
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Edward Wendell Richards (well known as Eddie) was born in Kingstown, St Vincent on May 11, 1935 to Edward Richards (Snr.) and Claudina Richards (nee Goodman). He grew up in Stubbs, St. Vincent with the rest of the family, which composed of two other brothers, Lloyd (Deceased) and Clive; and four sisters, Gertrude, Myrtle, Violet and Verbina. Eddie?s formative years were spent as a student of Kingstown Grammar School. The family and siblings were members of St. Sylvan Anglican Church
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2005-02-07
Ontario has new constitution and a new executive body
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Monday Feb7, 2005 Ontario has new constitution and a new executive body
Members of Ontario?s four Regions (T&D, H&D, OVCC and SOCA) yesterday approved a new constitution complete with redefine boundary lines and elect a new executive body. The new president is Errol Townsend former VP of CCA and current Ontario Senior National Selectors. Click on link below for the full list of the newly elected executives.
The new constitution removes reference to regions replacing it with Leagues, Associations or Councils making it possible for the OCA to add new membership which mirrors the structure used by ICC. There will now be four different levels of membership (Full, Associate, Affiliate and Honorary-Life). There are currently three leagues with over 80 teams that are operating outside of the OCA umbrella, with the additions of these three leagues CCA?s largest provincial body to could get even larger.
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2005-02-03
Canada to host ICC ICup games
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Ron Fanfair - Sharenews - "Canada competed with passion and desire at last year's International Cricket Council (ICC) inaugural Intercontinental Cup three-day tournament for associate members", says new High Performance Manager Richard Done.
He provided the inspirational appraisal while in Toronto last week to review this country's High Performance program. Canada will host Bermuda and the USA in this year's Americas region series in August.
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2005-01-31
USACA Fights Back
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Dainty was not prepared to take the criticism lying down, and said that the USACA had not committed to Project USA because of "unreasonable demands" imposed by the ICC. "They have demanded that all of the funds raised from the project go to the ICC headquarters, and then they in turn would redistribute the monies," Dainty told a Canadian website. "We have no idea what funds we would get back from the project. Also, who was to say that they would not take that money and start another organisation. "You could say that perhaps I am lucky to be alive, because in years gone by I might have been lynched. Then again, you get a better idea of the people you are dealing with. With that kind of attitude, I am sceptical they can even deliver what they promised."
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2005-01-13
Canadian Cricket Association seeking manager for the Senior National Team.
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The Canadian Cricket Association is now accepting applications for manager for the National Senior Team. The next scheduled appearance for the team is in the ICC Trophy in Ireland July 1-14, 2005.
Interested applicants who are a resident of Canada should submit their resume to the CCA by January 31, 2005. Applications can be mailed, faxed or emailed to the board at calvin.clarke@sympatico.ca this is a voluntary position with travel and other expenses paid while overseas. Click on the link below for application form.
1.The applicant has played cricket at a first class or senior level
2. The applicant has been involved in organizing or running cricket in Canada
3. The applicant has sound administrative skills.
4. The applicant is familiar with the structure and running of Canadian Cricket.
5. The applicant has strong communication skills.
6. The applicant has strong leadership skills.
7. The applicant has strong people management skills
8. The applicant has a sound and varied knowledge of world cricket.
9. The applicant has a sound knowledge of the rules of cricket.
10.The applicant has a sound knowledge of the playing rules under which ICC Tournaments are played.
11. The applicant must have a sound knowledge of what is required to be a successful Team Manager.
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2005-01-11
New ICC HP Manager to visit Toronto
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Sharenews - RON FANFAIR (Jan 9,2004)
New International Cricket Council (ICC) High Performance manager Richard Done will pay his first official visit to Canada Jan 26-31, 2005.
Done replaced Bob Woolmer who vacated the post last year to coach the Pakistani senior side. The Australian will meet with Canadian Cricket Association (CCA) executives and senior players during his five day visit that starts on January 26.
Done played first-class cricket for New South Wales before beginning a successful coaching career that included a nine-year spell as a senior coach at the Australian Cricket Academy.
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