Cricket Canada Ushers in New Era of Leadership Following Historic Annual General Meeting 

Landmark governance reforms and an entirely renewed Board of Directors signal a bold new chapter for cricket in Canada 

Toronto, Canada — Cricket Canada’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on May 9-10 in Toronto, ON. The AGM marked a significant milestone in Cricket Canada’s ongoing governance transformation initiative, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to institutional accountability, operational excellence, financial compliance & oversight, and long‑term strategic development across Canadian cricket with all 10 members participating.

Cricket Canada Board of Directors

• Arvinder Khosa — President
• Ranjit Chaudhri — Vice President
• Paramjit Shahi — Secretary
• Amit Joshi — Director at Large
• Hassan Mirza — Director at Large
• Sonali Vig — Director, Player Representative – Female
• Manzoor Chaudhary — Director, Player Representative – Male
• Subrata Mandal – Director at Large
• Riaz Dawood – Director at Large

As part of the governance reform framework adopted by the membership, Cricket Canada introduced dedicated Player Representative positions within the Board structure, ensuring direct athlete representation in alignment with internationally recognized governance standards for modern sporting institutions and aligning with Sports Canada requirements.

The governance reforms, advanced following the Special General Meeting on April 9, 2026, were designed to strengthen institutional processes, enhance organizational oversight, and position Cricket Canada for long‑term operational sustainability and stakeholder confidence.

Cricket Canada would like to acknowledge the collective and unanimous efforts of all 10 provinces, which were instrumental in making this AGM a success.

The newly elected Board of Directors met following the AGM to plan transition and assess urgent operational tasks. Given the urgency of critical operational tasks on hand, the Board of Directors unanimously agreed to appoint Mr.  Bhavjit Jauhar as an interim Chief Operational Officer for three months while the Cricket Canada seeks and advertise for a permanent position through established hiring process and practices.

Leadership Statements

Ranjit Chaudhri Vice President, Cricket Canada “Today’s AGM reflects the strength of a member‑driven process and a clear institutional mandate for accountability, transparency, and sustainable growth. The responsibility before this Board is significant, and our focus will remain on establishing meaningful competitive pathways for athletes, advancing infrastructure development across the country, and embedding governance standards that strengthen confidence in the organization for years to come.”

Paramjit Shahi Secretary, Cricket Canada “Canadian cricket is entering a defining period of structural and strategic evolution. Our responsibility extends beyond administration. It is about building a modern sporting institution capable of delivering world‑class opportunities for athletes while operating with the highest standards of integrity, governance, and long‑term vision. The inclusion of Player Representatives within the Board structure reflects the organization’s commitment to modern governance and stakeholder inclusion at every level.”

Bhavjit Jauhar Interim Chief Operating Officer, Cricket Canada “It is a privilege to support Cricket Canada during an important period of organizational transition and advancement. The immediate priority is to ensure commercial and strategic operational continuity, reinforce governance and compliance processes, establish key partnerships, and build a strong administrative foundation that enables the Board and stakeholders to execute on their long‑term strategic objectives with confidence and stability.”

Contact: media@cricketcanada.org