Canada Cricket
Recent news and developments in Canadian cricket.
Junior cricket in Canada has a new sponsor as reported here
Cricket being promoted in Ontario via The Ministry of Health in this report from the South Asian Focus Newspaper.
Junior initiative in British Columbia courtesy of Canada Cricket Online.
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Global Cricket
I thought it was about time I started my own blog. I have followed associate and affiliate cricket since 1998. Tony Munro’s BTTW column was a great inspiration. Global Cricket will specifically focus on the non-test playing cricket nations of the world. At present there are 91 countries that have associate or affiliate membership of The International Cricket Council. Most of these nations aspire to play at the highest level. How are they bridging the gap in standards? Do they have good facilities, strong development programs and sound administrative practices in place? There is a need for cricket to embrace a more diverse cultural outlook if it is to prosper in the future. The ICC’s global development program was first initiated in 1997 and began to really take shape after the 2001 ICC Trophy in Toronto, Canada. Although a new cricketing powerhouse is yet to emerge, it is clear that standards are improving dramatically and in time more nations will be able to compete with the 10 full members. I will be featuring newspaper articles of interest, opinion pieces and articles written by myself and some ideas about expanding the game. Please feel free to comment.-Ben Stinga
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It’s a great initiative for Cricket which is such a wonderful game. It’s about time, Cricket got some new big sides in on the world stage…
Great stuff! Thanks for the information, Ben. Here in Canada these initiatives have not even made it to the CCA website. We just have to hope that the various clubs and leagues can get behind the programs and ensure that the kids have somewhere to play when school is out.
Yeah, in way way or another, things are looking up for Canadian cricket. Better times ahead for sure.
More news for Canadian cricket: A Twenty20 league for 2008.
According to this article, the ICC is supporting Canada as a “priority nation” and will finanacially support the league featuring 4 cities. Players will include national team members, 3 international, junior players and a BASEBALL player.
http://www.indiaenews.com/america/20071230/88741.htm
Hopefully, this will catch on and longer forms of cricket will benefit and the women’s game will benefit from increased publicity.
Is it really a developing sport in canada. Do you firmly believe that it can become as popular as some of your national sports.
This would go against the grain surely of usual canadian and american sports that tend to be fast and dramatic. The beautiful game of cricket i wouldnt normally associate with something the average american or canadian would find exciting.
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Tom, I don’t know if starting a Twenty20 league is the answer to making cricket popular in North America. In fact I have some serious doubts about this venture. However, it represents an attempt to break out of Canada’s dependence on ICC money and tap into the base of cricket fans in this country. Other than the United States (which the ICC doesn’t want to touch until they get their act together) Canada is the best suited Associate for this effort. As such, I have to applaud the endeavor.
Will crowds come out to watch? What venues will they use (no cricket stadia in Canada)? Can matches be broadcast on national TV for mainstream audiences to see? Again, I have some doubts and must hope that the ICC is overseeing the effort and doing considerable planning behind the scenes because the Canadian Cricket Association does not have the expertise to carry this off.
Canadian grand plans courtesy of India eNews
And some interesting news from the Sri Lankan Daily Mirror Online via the CCA website.
AS CRICKET IS VERY POPULAR IN THE SUBCONTINENT AND IT IS BEEN HIGHLY ENJOYED THERE SO IT SHOULD BE PROMOTED IN USA.CRICKET IS VERY INTRESTING SPORT AND IT SHOULD ESPECIALLY THE NEW 20-20 VERSION WHICH HAS GAINED LOT OF PUBLICITY.SO IT SHOULD ALSO BE PROMOTED IN NON-CRICKET PLAYING NATIONS.
AS CRICKET IS VERY POPULAR IN THE SUBCONTINENT AND IT IS BEEN HIGHLY ENJOYED THERE SO IT SHOULD BE PROMOTED IN USA.CRICKET IS VERY INTRESTING SPORT AND ESPECIALLY THE NEW 20-20 VERSION WHICH HAS GAINED LOT OF PUBLICITY.SO IT SHOULD ALSO BE PROMOTED IN NON-CRICKET PLAYING NATIONS.