The Canada national cricket team is one of the oldest Associate cricket nations, governed by Cricket Canada. The team has a rich history in ICC tournaments and continues to rebuild with a strong focus on youth development and competitive domestic structures.
Led by Nicholas Kirton, Canada’s batting lineup features dependable performers like Navneet Dhaliwal and Aaron Johnson at the top, while Harsh Thaker and Pargat Singh add stability in the middle order. Wicketkeeping duties are handled by Shreyas Movva, who also contributes valuable runs.
Canada’s bowling attack is led by left-arm pacer Kaleem Sana, supported by Jeremy Gordon and Junaid Siddiqui. The spin department, featuring Saad Bin Zafar and Harsh Thaker, provides control in the middle overs.
With regular participation in ICC Cricket World Cup League events and T20 qualifiers, Canada continues to strengthen its presence in Associate international cricket.
🇨🇦 Canada National Cricket Team – Full Squad List
✅ A) Short Individual Player Descriptions
Batsmen
Nicholas Kirton (Captain) – Left-handed top-order batter and calm leader across formats.
Navneet Dhaliwal – Reliable opener known for consistency in ODIs and T20Is.
Aaron Johnson – Aggressive opening batter with power-hitting ability.
Harsh Thaker – Technically sound middle-order batter and useful off-spinner.
Shreyas Movva – Young batter providing depth in white-ball cricket.
Wicketkeepers
Shreyas Movva – First-choice wicketkeeper-batter with improving strike rate.
Ravinderpal Singh – Backup keeper and explosive middle-order batter.
All-Rounders
Saad Bin Zafar – Experienced spin-bowling all-rounder and former captain.
Dillon Heyliger – Seam-bowling all-rounder with death-over skills.
Harsh Thaker – Batting all-rounder adding balance to the XI.
Pargat Singh – Batting all-rounder with domestic league experience.
Fast Bowlers
Kaleem Sana – Left-arm fast bowler known for swing and early breakthroughs.
Jeremy Gordon – Tall pacer extracting bounce and pace.
Junaid Siddiqui – Right-arm pacer effective in limited-overs formats.
Rizwan Cheema – Medium-fast bowler contributing lower-order runs.
Spin Bowlers
Saad Bin Zafar – Left-arm spinner controlling the middle overs.
Harsh Thaker – Off-spinner offering accuracy and variation.
✅ B) Canada Cricket Team – Full Squad Table
| No. | Player Name | Role | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholas Kirton | Batsman | Captain, Top Order |
| 2 | Navneet Dhaliwal | Batsman | Opener |
| 3 | Aaron Johnson | Batsman | Aggressive Opener |
| 4 | Harsh Thaker | All-rounder | Bat & Off-spin |
| 5 | Shreyas Movva | WK-Batter | Wicketkeeper |
| 6 | Ravinderpal Singh | WK-Batter | Backup Keeper |
| 7 | Saad Bin Zafar | All-rounder | Left-arm Spin |
| 8 | Dillon Heyliger | All-rounder | Seam All-rounder |
| 9 | Pargat Singh | All-rounder | Batting All-rounder |
| 10 | Kaleem Sana | Bowler | Left-arm Fast |
| 11 | Jeremy Gordon | Bowler | Fast Bowler |
| 12 | Junaid Siddiqui | Bowler | Medium-fast |
| 13 | Rizwan Cheema | Bowler | Medium-fast |