Easan Sinnathamby called up to play USA

Easan Sinnathamby, St John's captain, has been called up to the Canadian national squad, in place of Austin Codrington, Canada's hero in their World Cup victory over Bangladesh.

In a surprising phone-call from selector Austin Ward, Sinnathamby was asked for his jacket size: Ward's trademark line when telling players of their selection to the national team. This will be Sinnathamby's third representative match for Canada. He will be joining United CC batsman Manzoor Chaudhary on the squad, marking the first time Calgary has had two players in the Canadian senior team on the same tour.

Canada plays the USA this weekend in a three-day game on the first leg of the ICC Intercontinental Cup. The match, to be played at Brian Piccolo Park, Lauderhill, Florida, has been granted first-class status by the ICC.