Re: Canada @ 2022 South American Womens Championship
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2022 2:42 pm
Participating in the 2022 South American championship was overall a good use of resources. There seemed little else available this year to Canada's women to play international cricket and gain ICC T20 ranking points. The large competitive gap between Canada and a Peru is a problem going forward but benefits like playing away from home and having matches against the quality of Brazil will help the team improve. This year's competition being hosted by Brazil gave Canada the chance for an additional pair practice matches. That may not always be the case.
Assuming there is money for the women to travel next year, what are the alternatives? Facing West Indian opposition would offer much stronger competition - perhaps too strong for where Canada are now. Matches against a T&T or Jamaica would also not be WT20Is. A better alternative would be to play a series against the States. But would the Americans see Canada as a useful challenge or helping a direct rival ? Travelling to Europe or Asia seems too expensive to justify for a team at Canada's level. Continuing with the South American championship appears to be the best option if it is again offered for 2023.
Edit: I read on Wikipedia that Canada's matches in the tournament did not have WT20I status - not sure why. That is the case, the advantage of continued participation in the South American championship is diminished.
Assuming there is money for the women to travel next year, what are the alternatives? Facing West Indian opposition would offer much stronger competition - perhaps too strong for where Canada are now. Matches against a T&T or Jamaica would also not be WT20Is. A better alternative would be to play a series against the States. But would the Americans see Canada as a useful challenge or helping a direct rival ? Travelling to Europe or Asia seems too expensive to justify for a team at Canada's level. Continuing with the South American championship appears to be the best option if it is again offered for 2023.
Edit: I read on Wikipedia that Canada's matches in the tournament did not have WT20I status - not sure why. That is the case, the advantage of continued participation in the South American championship is diminished.