Bertus de Jong writes for Cricket Europe:-
For Canada, a side with a long history in international cricket, World Cricket League division 2 already represents a historical nadir in their cricketing fortunes. Following a dismal showing in the World Cup Qualifier in New Zealand last January, Canada found themselves stripped of the ODI status they had enjoyed since 2006 and dropping down the one-day rankings to 20th – their lowest point in the pecking order of international cricket since victory over the USA in 1844 established them at the pinnacle of a then admittedly limited and notional table.
At Windhoek next week Canada’s first priority will be arresting this decline, though going into a tough competition with a weaker team than contested the WC qualifier, even a top four finish may be a big ask for Mukesh Narula’s men.
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