here's some quotes from the some peeps that have followed the canadian team religiously:
"I do agree with an earlier comment that Canada has the potential to upset a team or two. Canada is not as bad as a lot of people feel they are. I have watched a lot of cricket in UK and Canada and feel that the only problem will be lack of match practice.
Talent wise they can on a good day play hard against any team. Unfortunately they have not played a game for the last four months which is really sad. But yes they do have a few 'very good' players. "
Colin, Toronto
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The matches Canada will play against strong teams will be a one sided affair and certainly won't be much fun to watch. I wish the ICC would acknowledge this and only include teams which have a realistic chance of winning the World Cup.
I understand that ICC is doing this to promote cricket in countries which don't play cricket, but they should think about the spectators too!
Nnadit, Toronto
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Would love to see Canada pull an upset--- but our chances of doing that are on a par with England winning the Cup.
Alex, Sudbury
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Having worked at the qualifying tournament held in Toronto and seen most of the countries represented, it is my impression that Canada has little chance of success.
The squad selection shows once again that there is too much "internal politics" in Canadian cricket and until this is eradicated they will neither attract sponsorship, good administrators or improve playing standards at international level.
It is a great shame as so much talent is present even though it is such a minority sport. Recognition of The Toronto Cricket Academy is the first step for the future.
Irvin Morris, Somerset,England
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Having played in Toronto's Premier League for the last five seasons, I can safely say that Canada are talented. Yes there should have been players like Muneeb Divan and Ahmed Panbhaya for experience, but still there are some very good players to watch out for such as Davison, Harris, Bagai, Sanjayan, Billciff, Degroot and Seebaran.
Watch out guys... Canada might upset a team or two. Remember that Canada had beaten India in a game in 1997 during Sahara. Plus, Canada had India on the ropes at 83 for 7 in the Commonwealth Games.
They have also beaten a couple of first class teams in WI. They beat WI A in Canada this year. The way Davison is performing for SA in the Pura Cup this year, (current highest wicket-taker) who knows what will happen?
Mau, Toronto
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