Monty Desai Resigns as Canada Men’s Cricket Coach
· Sports · Sportstar, ESPNCricinfo
Monty Desai stepped down as head coach of the Canadian men’s cricket team in August 2026, after taking the post in May of the same year for his second stint. He had previously led Canada during its 2019 World Cricket League 2 campaign in Namibia. Desai oversaw two ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 tri‑series, one held at home and the other in Scotland. With four matches left in the league, Canada sits six points outside the top four and faces a play‑off to determine entry into the World Cup 2027 qualifiers. Desai, who has more than two decades of coaching experience with the United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan and Nepal, said his departure was a “short chapter, but a meaningful one” and thanked players and staff. Canada is now searching for a new head coach to guide the team toward World Cup qualification.
Why it matters
Canada’s position in League 2 and its prospects of reaching the Champions League play‑off hinge on the coaching change, affecting the nation’s chances of qualifying for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The move also signals a shift in strategy for Canadian cricket as it seeks a new leadership direction.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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