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Toronto Sun
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
ICC to probe Canada Cricket's decision to hire CEO charged with theft and fraud
Setting up for the Global T20 Canada cricket tournament at the TD Cricket Arena beside CAA Centre in Brampton in 2023. Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun It took a long time coming, but the body that governs cricket finally has risen from its long slumber and decided to put Cricket Canada on the carpet. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Beleaguered Cricket Canada has staggered from one corner of the ring to the other after taking multiple shots in recent months and this move by the International Cricket Council has been welcomed in many quarters of this country. The ICC has written to the Canadian body demanding an explanation as to how Salman Khan was promoted to CEO just weeks before he was charged with theft and fraud by Calgary Police. It's regarding assets that went missing from the Calgary & District Cricket League between 2014 and 2016, and Khan was charged along with the former league treasurer Syed Wajahat Ali for funds involving $200,000. According to Cricbuzz, which has accessed the letter, the ICC wants 'a full account of the recruitment process, confirmation of whether directors were told of the allegations before Khan's appointment, the exact date the board first learned of the investigation, and details of any governance or disciplinary action already taken.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It noted the seriousness of the charges levelled against the CEO, particularly relating to his conduct as a cricket administrator. Amjad Bajwa, president of Cricket Canada, confirmed he is in possession of the letter and his association is 'sitting down with our lawyers to provide the ICC with a response.' Bajwa added his association will not ask Khan to step down despite the probe by the ICC. 'We all know about the charges brought against Khan but he has not been found guilty. If he is found guilty of the offenses, we will let him go. Until then he stays,' a defiant Bajwa said. Khan was elected as a board director of the national body in June 2023 and he apparently was allowed to cut short his honorary two-year term and elevate himself to CEO, which is a salaried position. According to several local administrators, Khan assumed the higher position to escape a clause that says that any director charged with a crime must resign. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. According to Cricbuzz, Khan negotiated a five-year contract that contains a 'no at-will termination' clause, an unusually protective arrangement that could leave Cricket Canada liable for the full payout if it removes him early. It will be interesting to see what action ICC will take once it receives Cricket Canada's reply. The heaviest penalty ICC can impose is to cut off its annual funding that amounts to roughly $1 million US and that essentially would freeze salaries for national team players. Canada's top players receive around $80,000 thanks to the ICC handout and the supplemental funds earned from competing in the now-defunct Global T20 League. Cricket Canada cut off all ties with Bombay Sports Limited, the parent body of Global T20 League based in Mumbai, at the end of last year for being late with its financial obligations although CC has been paid in full, but the vendors are still waiting to be remunerated. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Cricket Canada has been facing severe headwinds in recent months with a few provincial associations and players expressing their concerns over how the game is being administered in the country. But Bajwa, who has come under increasing fire for his handling of the game, says most of the problems have been fanned by former officials of the parent body 'who are making life difficult for us since I took over as president more than a year ago.' Read More There has been a spate of complaints at the provincial and international levels. One that shook the national squad was the firing of renowned coach Pubudu Dassanayake, who guided Canada to the 2024 World Twenty20 Cup and also nailing a spot in the 2027 World Cup (50 overs). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At the T20 World Cup, Canada shocked Test nation Ireland and put on gallant efforts versus eventual champion India, Pakistan and the United States. Dassanayake has sued CC for wrongful dismissal and this case is expected to be resolved in June. Dassanayake added the squad would have done much better had there not been any interference from the board, who insisted on the composition of the team instead of letting him do his job. Canada's international players can breathe a sigh of relief as far as their salaries are concerned as the parent body has signed deals to host two international tournaments. The T10 will be played at the CAA venue in Brampton in July while the GT20 League will also be played at the same venue in August. Both leagues have attracted some of the world's finest cricketers. 'We are excited to have d found a partner in the National Cricket League that shares our vision for the future of cricket in Canada,' Bajwa said. While the T10 league has been given the greenlight by the ICC, Bajwa said that he is will waiting to hear from the governing body regarding the GT20 tournament, but expects a positive answer in the next few days. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. 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India.com
21-04-2025
- Sport
- India.com
In middle of IPL 2025, 1300 cricketers register for…
Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Yuvraj Singh is endorsing a new T10 league which is being launched in Canada named - 'Canada Super 60'. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Over 1300 players from around world have registered for Canada Super 60 in the middle of the IPL 2025 season. In total, 1,135 male and 235 female players from 34 countries enrolled to be part of the league to be held in T10 format. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Yuvraj Singh played for Toronto Nationals in Global T20 Canada in 2019, scoring 153 runs in 6 matches. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Former RCB batter Finn Allen has signed up to play in Canada Super 60. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Former PBKS all-rounder Sikandar Raza has also registered to play in Canada Super 60. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah, who plays for Islamabad United, has also signed up in middle of PSL 2025. Alex Hales, Shamar Joseph, Jason Roy, Keshav Maharaj, Tim Seifert, Tim Southee, Jimmy Neesham, Azam Khan, Lungi Ngidi, Rilee Rossouw, Chris Lynn, Jason Holder, Andre Fletcher, Kyle Mayers, Tabraiz Shamsi, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Martin Guptill, Dawid Malan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Chad Bowes and Gudakesh Motie are among the male internationals who have agreed to be part of the eight-team league.
Express Tribune
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
From local club to national hero: Salman Ali Agha's cricket journey with Pakistan
Salman Ali Agha's rise from Lahore to ODI stardom reached new heights with a match-winning, record-breaking century against South Africa. The dazzling knock, coupled with a remarkable partnership with Captain Muhammad Rizwan, helped Pakistan secure a thrilling victory and silence his critics in the process. In the third match of the three-nation ODI series played on Wednesday at Karachi's National Bank Stadium, Pakistan triumphed over South Africa by six wickets, securing their place in the final against New Zealand on Friday. South Africa set Pakistan a daunting target of 353 runs, but Pakistan comfortably chased it down, thanks to brilliant centuries from captain Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Agha. Agha played a magnificent unbeaten knock of 133 runs from 103 balls, including 2 sixes and 16 fours. This century marked Agha's first-ever in the ODI format, making him a topic of discussion in cricketing circles. Born on November 23, 1993, in Lahore, Agha began his cricket journey with the Apollo Cricket Club in Lahore and played his first-ever first-class match in 2013. In 2018, Agha was selected for the Federal Areas team in the Pakistan Cup, and that same year, he participated in the Global T20 Canada tournament, playing for Edmonton Royals. The following year, he was picked for the Southern Punjab team for the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy season, and in October 2021, he was named to the Pakistan Shaheens (Pakistan A team) squad for their tour of Sri Lanka. 2018 proved to be a turning point in Agha's career. That year, he was selected by the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). From 2018 to 2021, Agha played 17 matches for the Qalandars. The year 2021 was extraordinary for Agha, as he became part of Pakistan's Test and ODI teams. He was included in the squad for the Test series against South Africa in January 2021 and against Zimbabwe in March 2021. Later that year, he was also included in the white-ball team for the ODI series against England. In 2022, Agha made his Test debut during the tour of Sri Lanka and marked his white-ball debut in the same year during the ODI series against the Netherlands. To date, Agha has represented Pakistan in 21 Test matches, scoring 1317 runs at an average of 38, including three centuries and nine half-centuries. He has also taken 19 wickets in red-ball cricket. In the ODI format, Agha has played 32 matches for Pakistan, accumulating 870 runs at an average of 45, including one century and five half-centuries. Additionally, he has taken 15 wickets in ODIs. Regarding his T20 International career, Agha has played six matches for the national team, scoring 50 runs and claiming two wickets. Last year, Agha was appointed vice-captain of Pakistan's white-ball team, further solidifying his role in the squad.
