Denise Surrette
\n Although it\u2019s the world\u2019s second most popular sport, cricket has taken some time to find a home in North America. But here in Toronto, it\u2019s getting a boost thanks to a group of students and a community initiative.
\nCricket Across The Pond started in 2008 and has sent 38 young Torontonians to England over the past two years.
\nParth Raval, a Ryerson student and cricket enthusiast, was part of a group of students that went to London in August to take part in cricket training, learn leadership skills and tour the sport\u2019s home \u2014 historic Lord\u2019s cricket grounds. \u201cWe were there to represent Toronto and get cricket and media training,\u201d Raval said. \u201cIt was about representing ourselves.\u201d Raval, who has spoken to youth in his community about the benefits of cricket, said the best part of the trip was picking up life skills. He said the group of students became tight during the trip. \u201cI knew some of the others, but most of them I met there, they\u2019re great to know,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s a great opportunity I\u2019m getting.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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