Canada name women's squad

Ave Morgan, the veteran Ontario player, has been named captain of Canada's women's cricket squad for the Americas Regional Tournament which starts on August 20. Kim Coulter, from British Columbia, is vice-captain for the games at Maple Leaf Cricket Club in Ontario.

The four-team tournament comprises Trinidad and Tobago, Bermuda and Argentina. Bermuda qualified for the next stage of the Women's World Cup by beating Canada 2-1 last September.

Tony Cordle, a former Glamorgan player, has been named coach. Eight members of the squad are from British Columbia, the other six from Ontario.

Canada open against Trinidad and Tobago on Monday August 20. Admission is free.

Squad Ave Morgan (capt), Janet John-Doree, Monali Patel, Mona Persaud, Yvette Singh, Vadeo Sproxton, Kim Coulter, Claire Abbott, Chelsea Baker, Meara Crawford, Shelley Fathers, Helene Gaffney, Joanna White, and Maree Wilson