Players / Rizwan Cheema

Auty Cup 2012

Auty Cup morale boost for Canada, but problems persist

Nov 23, 2012: Canada may have seen off USA, but the Auty Cup was indicative of why they are currently struggling in ICC competitions: there aren't enough players making major contributions from match to match

International XI v Asia XI, Toronto

Fans' enthusiasm shields Canada T20 farce

May 15, 2012: A T20 friendly between an International XI and Asia XI in Toronto's Rogers Centre was hit by poor organisation. The saving grace, though, was that the loyal fans were just happy to be there

Namibia v Canada, WCL, Windhoek

Viljoen, bowlers star for Namibia in low-scorer

Apr 12, 2012: A patient unbeaten by Christi Viljoen took Namibia to a modest 154, but it proved enough in the end as the bowlers combined to shut Canada out in a low-scorer at the Wanderers Cricket Ground

Namibia v Canada, ICC Intercontinental Cup, Windhoek, 1st day

Canada lower order resists after Burger strikes

Apr 5, 2012: Namibia bowled well but two crucial partnerships allowed Canada to end the day at 264 for 9 in Windhoek

Bangladesh Premier League 2012

Associate players eyeing BPL platform

Feb 1, 2012: The Bangladesh Premier League is an opportunity for players from Associate countries to showcase their talents alongside international stars and in front of packed stadiums

Canada news

Canada axe Surkari for World T20 qualifiers

Jan 31, 2012: Cricket Canada have named an 18-man preliminary squad for the 2012 World Twenty20 qualifier, which begins in Dubai from March 13

Ireland v Canada, Intercontinental Cup, Dublin, 2nd day

Ireland wrap up innings victory

Sep 14, 2011: Ireland wrapped up victory by an innings and 11 runs over a mismatched but game Canada side on the second day of their Intercontinental Cup 2011-13 match

Canada cricket takes two steps back

Jun 2, 2011: Ashish Bagai has resigned the captaincy, and now a new faction has plans to supplant the board

Sri Lanka v Canada, World Cup 2011, Hambantota

Sri Lanka open against sparky minnows

Feb 19, 2011: ESPNcricinfo previews the third game of the 2011 World Cup between Sri Lanka and Canada in Hambantota

Sri Lanka v Canada, Group A, World Cup 2011, Hambantota

Canada's gun prepares to fire

Feb 19, 2011: By deed, if not by sight, the exploits of Rizwan Cheema of Canada have travelled well

Canada v England, World Cup 2011, warm-up match

Cheema's onslaught gives England a big scare

Feb 16, 2011: Rizwan Cheema gave England a massive scare in their opening World Cup warm-up match against Canada, as he blazed 93 from 70 balls from No. 7 to give life to a faltering run-chase at Fatullah and raise the very real prospect of an embarrassing upset

World Cup 2011

Canada visa problems resolved

Feb 3, 2011: Canada received a timely boost ahead of the World Cup with news that visas have been granted to three Pakistan-born players who were still waiting for the Indian authorities to clear their applications

Canada news

Canada World Cup plans hit by visa problems for four players

Jan 17, 2011: Canada's preparation for the World Cup has been hampered by a delay in Indian visas for four key players in their squad

Canada v Zimbabwe XI, ICC Intercontinental Cup, Toronto, 1st day

Zimbabwe XI take upper hand after Canada slip

Aug 2, 2010: Zimbabwe XI suffered some setbacks in their reply but finished the first day against Canada in the stronger position

Caribbean T20 2010

Bagai injured, Cheema to lead Canada

Jul 17, 2010: Canada will be without their captain Ashish Bagai, who sustained a knee injury, for the Caribbean T20 tournament that starts in Barbados on July 22

ICC World Cricket League Americas Region Division One, 4th day

Rizwan Cheema helps Canada steamroll Bahamas

Jun 2, 2010: A round-up of the fourth day's action of the ICC World Cricket League Americas Region Division One in Bermuda

Canada news

Rizwan Cheema to captain in Bermuda

May 7, 2010: Cricket Canada has settled on a squad for their upcoming engagement at the ICC America's Division One Championship in Bermuda

Canada v Kenya, 1st ODI, Toronto

Chohan sets up crushing win

Aug 19, 2009: It was a no-contest at the Maple Leaf North West Ground as Kenya crashed to 113 and lost heavily by nine wickets to the hosts Canada in a match which lasted just 49.3 overs

Canada news

Six Canada players receive central contracts

Jul 26, 2009: Cricket Canada has handed central contracts to six players - Harvir Baidwan, Umar Bhatti, Rizwan Cheema, Khurram Chohan, Sunil Dhaniram, and Henry Osinde

Netherlands v Canada, 1st ODI, Amstelveen

Cheema 94 in vain for Canada

Jul 11, 2009: Edgar Schiferli prompted a dramatic Canada collapse as Netherlands romped to a 50-run win in the first ODI at Amstelveen, despite a brilliant 94 from Rizwan Cheema