An increasing number of Canadians claim heritage from parts of the world where cricket is the most important sport played, Dave Liverman writes on Canada Cricket Online, and therefore cricket's status as a sport in the country is growing. However, the speed of development, he says, will depend on whether Cricket Canada can be a unifying force and settle their disputes with other cricket bodies.

We can leave it there, with all the responsibility lying on Cricket Canada’s shoulders, but that will not work. Their role is to lead and support; the game will go nowhere without the interest and effort of those labouring in the trenches across the country. This summer we need to play cricket in the public eye- invite reporters, politicians, friends, and most importantly kids. Hold clinics, fun days to introduce anyone who is interested to the game. Develop recreational cricket where ability and wining are irrelevant. Start a women’s team, and develop a youth system. Move away from traditional club patterns built on ethnic origin – be inclusive, not exclusive. Get into your local schools. Cricket perhaps will never be a mainstream sport in Canada – but it can be a highly successful minor sport in every city in the country.

There are eight players of Indian origin in Canada's World Cup squad, and though they acknowledge their roots and close connection to the country, they are Canadians first and embrace the multicultural identity of the team, that also includes Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Canadian, West Indian, Australian and Ugandan players, writes Shivani Naik in the Indian Express.

When he arrived in India for the World Cup, Hansra’s extended family of 20-odd cousins trooped in to cheer for their relative. The bigger surprise though was how some of his old school friends from Ludhiana had tracked him down on Facebook after seeing the team list, and reached Bangalore to watch their schoolmate play. “I’ve been to north India before, but it’s good to visit with my team,” he says, never once forgetting what he owes to his adopted country, even if his Indian acquaintances shower all the affection on him owing to his status as a Cupper.