Arvinder Khosa has been appointed as the new president of Cricket Canada, the national governing body responsible for overseeing and developing the sport of cricket across the country. The appointment marks a significant step in what officials are describing as a critical transition period for Canadian cricket, with renewed focus on strengthening the game from the ground up.
A Special General Meeting Seals the Appointment
A Special General Meeting was convened by Cricket Canada specifically to formalize Khosa’s appointment as president. He has been directed to take charge with immediate effect, signaling the urgency and importance that the organization places on this leadership transition. Alongside Khosa, Paramjit Shahi has been appointed as the secretary of Cricket Canada. Shahi hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and brings with him a background in cricket development and supporting cricket infrastructure at various levels.
Who Is Arvinder Khosa?
Khosa hails from Surrey, British Columbia, a city that has become one of the most vibrant hubs of cricket activity in Canada, largely due to its significant South Asian population and deep-rooted passion for the sport. He is widely regarded as a vastly experienced cricket administrator, having dedicated a considerable portion of his career to the development and promotion of cricket at both the grassroots and organizational levels. His work with Cricket BC, the provincial cricket body for British Columbia, has earned him high respect within the Canadian cricket community. His appointment is seen by many as a natural progression given his long-standing commitment to the sport.
Vision for Canadian Cricket
Under Khosa’s leadership, Cricket Canada has outlined a clear set of priorities. The organization intends to focus on strengthening governance structures, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and continuing to build strong and sustainable foundations for cricket across the country. These goals reflect a broader understanding that cricket in Canada requires not just enthusiasm at the playing level, but also robust administrative and institutional support to grow meaningfully.
“This is an important moment for cricket in Canada,” said Khosa following his appointment. “We are working for the complete overhaul of the game in the country,” he added, underscoring the scale of the changes being envisioned.
Canadian Context: Why This Matters
Cricket is one of the fastest-growing sports in Canada, driven in large part by the country’s increasingly diverse population. Canada is home to a large and passionate cricket-playing community, with significant concentrations in cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Winnipeg. The sport draws players and fans from South Asian, Caribbean, and other cricketing nations who have made Canada their home. Despite this enthusiasm at the community level, Cricket Canada has historically faced challenges related to governance, funding, and international competitiveness. The appointments of Khosa and Shahi are being viewed as part of a wider effort to address these systemic issues and position Canada as a more credible force in international cricket circles.
Every effort is now being directed toward promoting the game — from administrative reforms at the national level down to grassroots programs that aim to introduce cricket to the next generation of Canadian players. With experienced leadership now in place, cricket fans across the country will be watching closely to see how this new chapter unfolds for Cricket Canada.
Debajit Kar is an English Correspondent for StudioX News Canada at studioxnews.ca and en.studioxnews.ca, covering international news, sports, and community affairs. He brings over 25 years of journalism experience across print, digital, television, and radio in India. His career spans roles at Bharat Express, Times Internet, ETV Bharat, Zee Media Corporation, News18 Assam North-East, Hindustan Times, The Statesman, Orissa Post, Frontier TV, All India Radio, and Zee News. A multilingual journalist fluent in English, Hindi, Bangla, and Assamese, he has worked across content writing, editing, production, and sports reporting throughout his distinguished career. He holds a PG Diploma in Journalism from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and a B.Com from Calcutta University. Based in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. Email: journalist.kard57@gmail.com
