Canada’s vice-captain Harsh Thaker calls out Cricket Canada after T20 World Cup snub

Harsh Thaker, a member of Canada’s cricket staff, has made startling allegations about Cricket Canada after his snub from Canada’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Taking to Instagram, Thaker claimed that he was not given a good alternative to show his health and was not picked in Canada’s squad for the marquee ICC event. 

Once an integral a part of the staff and Canada’s vice-captain, Thaker claimed that he “reached out to several members of the board” however did not get a response from anybody.

“After seeing the T20 WC team announced today, as the vice-captain of the team I felt it was necessary to share this,” Thaker posted on Instagram.

“After affected by an harm on May fifth, I used to be referred to the Cricket Canada physio and staff physician, each of whom advised me that whereas it’s dangerous, it’s attainable for me to play the T20 World Cup in June. Recently the physician additionally believes I’ve an excellent likelihood of enjoying the final two video games.

“I used to be advised to give attention to my restoration and be prepared for a health check on May twenty fourth, in the future earlier than the staff leaves for the World Cup. I did simply that and my harm has improved dramatically. The coach, Pubudu, has made it clear to me that if match, they’d need me within the World Cup squad.

“This morning, I heard that I’m going to be dropped from the squad earlier than my health check. In response to this, I reached out to a number of members of the board to have a dialog about this; nobody has responded to me.

“While I want the remainder of the gamers and coach nicely for the World Cup, I additionally really feel betrayed and disrespected. As a long-time member of the staff, I anticipated a good alternative for me to show my health for choice in such a giant event. I anticipated a selector or at the very least a board member to at the very least have a dialog with me. I’ve been given neither. 

“I’m extremely hurt and disappointed with the way I’ve been treated before a World Cup and felt that it was important to share this.”