After Canada’s second defeat in the tournament John Davison has called on the country’s organisation to become more professional. "The most important thing for Canadian cricket is that we get some sort of infrastructure in place," Davison told AFP.

"The Canadian Cricket Association doesn't have anyone who is employed by the association. It's basically done on a voluntary basis. If we want to compete at this level we are going to have to be semi-professional at least, if not professional."

Canada, who have one full-time player in Geoff Barnett, lost to England by 51 runs in an improved performance on Sunday. The fork-lift driver Sunil Dhaniram ensured some more fame for obscure left-arm spinners, following in the big footsteps of Bermuda’s Dwayne Leverock, by taking 3 for 41, including Kevin Pietersen.