[Cricket Canada finds itself with off-the-field concerns after its decisions to part ways with players, the men’s head coach and a tournament partner, have been met with threats of legal action. Meanwhile, Cricket Canada’s newly named CEO has been charged with fraud by Calgary police.]
by Norm Da Costa
Thousands of fans flocked to see some of the world’s greatest cricketers compete in the annual Global T20 League in Brampton — but no more.
Cricket Canada has pulled the plug on the popular league and this stunning turn of events won’t only rob the local public of international cricket, but also have a huge financial impact on the national squad.
Players such as Chris Gayle of the West Indies, Australians David Warner and Steve Warner, South Africans Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen and India’s Yuvraj Singh were among a host of international stars that attracted huge crowds.