John Lorinc in Thursday’s Globe and Mail writes:-
“The week has seen other acts of sports-related micro-philanthropy: The Royal Bank of Canada, for example, ponied up for cricket gear for kids in low-income communities as part of PFR’s Operation Cricket program, which it sponsors.”
“Earlier in the summer, Joe Pantalone made something of a splash with Greater Toronto cricketers by pledging a BMO Field-style cricket facility if elected. Danny Persaud, a spokesperson for the GTA Cricket Council, said the proposal has sparked interest and debate, but noted that what the city’s burgeoning cricket community needs most are more playing fields coupled with a centralized booking service from the city. As for donated bats, stumps and gloves, he said, “Playing fields would infinitely outweigh the equipment” in terms of priority.”