Monty Desai has left his role as Canada’s head coach after just three months, as Canadian cricket faces continued fallout from the T20 World Cup and an ongoing dispute with the ICC. Desai became interim head coach in May, soon after the team’s disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. During his short stint, he guided the side in two Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series.&nbsp;“A short chapter, but a meaningful one,” Desai wrote on Instagram. “Grateful to Cricket Canada for the opportunity to serve as Interim Head Coach over the past three months.”&nbsp;“Every environment leaves you with learnings. This experience further strengthened my belief that sustainable performance is built through time, trust, preparation, strong relationships and collective ownership."&nbsp;&nbsp;This was Desai’s second spell with Canada, having first worked with the team in 2019. He returned after Canada lost all four of their matches at the T20 World Cup. The team’s campaign later came under investigation by the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/arya-concedes-feeling-pressure-in-ipl-but-feels-proud-on-performance-1787223481540">Priyansh Arya concedes feeling pressure in IPL but 'feels proud on performance'</a>&nbsp;The investigation focused on allegations linked to Canada’s match against New Zealand. At the same time, separate issues emerged over the administration of Cricket Canada and its compliance with ICC membership rules.&nbsp;The ICC suspended funding for Cricket Canada in May and later suspended the country’s Associate membership. The board remains suspended and must meet certain conditions before it can be reinstated.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/infantino-faces-fresh-setback-as-senior-fifa-official-pulls-support-1787220570397">Infantino faces fresh setback as senior FIFA official pulls support</a>&nbsp;On the field, Canada are currently sixth in the CWC League 2 table with four matches left. The top four teams will qualify for next year’s ODI World Cup Qualifier and Canada’s next games will be against Oman and Nepal in Oman, starting Oct 9.&nbsp;The baord has begun the search for Desai’s replacement, with applications open to interested candidates until Aug 28.&nbsp;

Canada has parted ways with interim head coach Monty Desai after three months, as the cricket team remains under ICC scrutiny and battles for World Cup qualification.

Monty Desai has left his role as Canada’s head coach after just three months, as Canadian cricket faces continued fallout from the T20 World Cup and an ongoing dispute with the ICC. Desai became interim head coach in May, soon after the team’s disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. During his short stint, he guided the side in two Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series. “A short chapter, but a meaningful one,” Desai wrote on Instagram. “Grateful to Cricket Canada for the opportunity to serve as Interim Head Coach over the past three months.” “Every environment leaves you with learnings. This experience further strengthened my belief that sustainable performance is built through time, trust, preparation, strong relationships and collective ownership." This was Desai’s second spell with Canada, having first worked with the team in 2019. He returned after Canada lost all four of their matches at the T20 World Cup. The team’s campaign later came under investigation by the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit. Also Read - Priyansh Arya concedes feeling pressure in IPL but 'feels proud on performance' The investigation focused on allegations linked to Canada’s match against New Zealand. At the same time, separate issues emerged over the administration of Cricket Canada and its compliance with ICC membership rules. The ICC suspended funding for Cricket Canada in May and later suspended the country’s Associate membership. The board remains suspended and must meet certain conditions before it can be reinstated. Also Read - Infantino faces fresh setback as senior FIFA official pulls support On the field, Canada are currently sixth in the CWC League 2 table with four matches left. The top four teams will qualify for next year’s ODI World Cup Qualifier and Canada’s next games will be against Oman and Nepal in Oman, starting Oct 9. The baord has begun the search for Desai’s replacement, with applications open to interested candidates until Aug 28.

Canada has parted ways with interim head coach Monty Desai after three months, as the cricket team remains under ICC scrutiny and battles for World Cup qualification.

Canada coach Monty Desai steps down amid corruption probe

Canada secured their spot in the 2026 ICC Men’s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/t20-world-cup">T20 World Cup</a> in India and Sri Lanka, after a commanding seven-wicket victory against the Bahamas in the Americas Regional final on Saturday (June 21, canadian local time). With this win, Canada became the latest team to qualify for the coveted tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;The match was a one-sided affair, as the home side easily defeated the Bahamas at the Maple Leaf cricket ground in Ontario. &nbsp;A stellar bowling performance by Kaleem Sana and Shivam Sharma, saw Canada run riot as the pair bagged three wickets each. This will be the second time Canada will feature in the T20 World Cup, having made their debut in the 2024 edition.&nbsp;&nbsp;Batting first at the Maple Leaf cricket ground, Bahamas were bowled out for a mere 57 runs. In response, Canada had a cakewalk chase reaching the target in just 33 balls. Opening batter Dilpreet Bajwa’s explosive knock of an unbeaten 36 of 14 balls ensured Canada's qualification.&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-ravi-shastri-concerned-over-lack-of-support-for-bumrah-says-there-s-a-big-difference-in-1750566896003"> IND vs ENG: Ravi Shastri concerned over lack of support for Bumrah, says 'there's a big difference in...'</a>&nbsp;Canada’s performance throughout the tournament has been impressive. They came into the qualifiers as one of the favourites and lived up to the expectations. Their campaign began with a massive 110-run win over Bermuda, followed by a 59-run victory against the Cayman Islands. In their first encounter with the Bahamas, Canada won by 10 wickets, further establishing their dominance.&nbsp;The second round of matches saw Canada continue their strong form, as they defeated the Cayman Islands again, this time in a five-over-a-side match, by 42 runs. With five wins from as many matches, their qualification was never in doubt.&nbsp;The Canadians now join the list of ten other teams that have already secured their berth in the 2026 T20 World Cup, including heavyweights like Afghanistan, Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies, and New Zealand.&nbsp;The remaining spots will be filled through the Regional qualifiers, with teams from Europe, Africa, and Asia also in the hunt.&nbsp;Canada's qualification marks a significant achievement in their cricketing journey, and they will look to build on this success as they prepare for the T20 World Cup in 2026.

Canada secured their spot in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, after a commanding seven-wicket victory against the Bahamas in the Americas Regional final on Saturday (June 21, local time).

Canada secured their spot in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, after a commanding seven-wicket victory against the Bahamas in the Americas Regional final on Saturday (June 21, canadian local time). With this win, Canada became the latest team to qualify for the coveted tournament. The match was a one-sided affair, as the home side easily defeated the Bahamas at the Maple Leaf cricket ground in Ontario. A stellar bowling performance by Kaleem Sana and Shivam Sharma, saw Canada run riot as the pair bagged three wickets each. This will be the second time Canada will feature in the T20 World Cup, having made their debut in the 2024 edition. Batting first at the Maple Leaf cricket ground, Bahamas were bowled out for a mere 57 runs. In response, Canada had a cakewalk chase reaching the target in just 33 balls. Opening batter Dilpreet Bajwa’s explosive knock of an unbeaten 36 of 14 balls ensured Canada's qualification. Also Read | IND vs ENG: Ravi Shastri concerned over lack of support for Bumrah, says 'there's a big difference in...' Canada’s performance throughout the tournament has been impressive. They came into the qualifiers as one of the favourites and lived up to the expectations. Their campaign began with a massive 110-run win over Bermuda, followed by a 59-run victory against the Cayman Islands. In their first encounter with the Bahamas, Canada won by 10 wickets, further establishing their dominance. The second round of matches saw Canada continue their strong form, as they defeated the Cayman Islands again, this time in a five-over-a-side match, by 42 runs. With five wins from as many matches, their qualification was never in doubt. The Canadians now join the list of ten other teams that have already secured their berth in the 2026 T20 World Cup, including heavyweights like Afghanistan, Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies, and New Zealand. The remaining spots will be filled through the Regional qualifiers, with teams from Europe, Africa, and Asia also in the hunt. Canada's qualification marks a significant achievement in their cricketing journey, and they will look to build on this success as they prepare for the T20 World Cup in 2026.

Canada secured their spot in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, after a commanding seven-wicket victory against the Bahamas in the Americas Regional final on Saturday (June 21, local time).

Canada clinch back-to-back T20 World Cup berth, secure qualification for 2026 event with win over Bahamas

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