Overview
- Cricket Canada, which announced the hire Friday, said Monty Desai has taken charge of the men’s national team.
- The board cast the appointment as a strategic push to build momentum for ICC pathway competitions after the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- Desai brings more than 20 years of experience with Nepal and Afghanistan and work with Rajasthan Royals, and he previously served Canada as interim coach in 2019.
- The decision follows a CBC report that alleged mismanagement at Cricket Canada, and the ICC said it is investigating those allegations.
- Contract terms were not released, and the vacancy arose after Ingleton Liburd left soon after Canada lost all four group games at the tournament.