Monty Desai Appointed Head Coach of Canada Men's Cricket Team

Kathmandu. Former coach of the Nepali national cricket team Monty Desai has been appointed as the head coach of the Canadian men's cricket team. Desai, who has been successful in taking associate nations like Nepal and Afghanistan to new heights in cricket, has taken charge at a difficult time for Canadian cricket. 

The duration of his tenure has not been clarified by Cricket Canada. The President of Cricket Canada, Arvinder Khosa, expressed confidence that Desai's appointment would greatly assist in improving the team's performance and maintaining professionalism. 

He stated that Desai is the right choice for Canada, given his experience in transforming teams of nations like Nepal and Afghanistan through discipline and long-term planning. Desai has been handed a significant responsibility amidst Canada's poor performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup and the ongoing ICC investigation into allegations of corruption.

Canada lost all four matches it played in the 2026 World Cup. Similarly, in April, the ICC's anti-corruption unit began an investigation into suspected corruption in one of Canada's matches during the World Cup. 

Taking charge in such an uncertain situation, Desai said his focus would be on converting the potential of Canadian cricket into results. He pledged to develop the same culture in Canada as Nepal and Afghanistan achieved through trust and discipline.

Desai has previously worked within Canada's cricket system, so he has a close understanding of the local situation and the passion for cricket there.