THE highest division teams in Ontario will have a chance to showcase their wares in the 2025 John Ross Trophy tournament, set to be staged in July.
According to the Secretary of Cricket Ontario, Guyana-born Shiv Persaud, the premier tournament is geared to display the best teams across Canada. He pointed out that Cricket Ontario is part of Eastern Canada in the Cricket Canada sponsored tournament where the winner from Eastern Canada will compete against the winner from Western Canada.
The 40-over per side tournament will be amongst the clubs that are the highest division champions across the six full member leagues in 2024 and Cricket Ontario is looking forward to enthusiastic participation in the exciting event.
Each team will consist of a 14-member roster, a manager, and a coach. Players’ eligibility requires participation in their league’s highest division playoffs during the 2024 season.
The tournament will be played in two groups of three teams each with the top two teams from each group progressing to the semi-finals, leading to the grand final.
Each full member league is requested to provide the following information by December 29, 2024: Nominated club from the 2024 season (Champions of your highest Division) and rosters of players who qualified for their club playoffs in the division above in 2024.
Cricket Ontario pointed out that “this is an excellent opportunity to showcase the immense talent in your league and compete against the best from across the country. Let’s make the 2025 John Ross Trophy an unforgettable celebration of cricket excellence in Ontario.”