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Every once in a while, Canadian cricket finds itself with a player who refuses to be ignored, someone whose performances pile up so consistently that the selectors are left with no choice but to take notice. Right now, that player is Gursahib Singh.
The Montreal Knightriders all-rounder has quietly but emphatically, built one of the strongest cases for a Cricket Canada call-up. At this summer’s Nationals T20, Gursahib finished as the best batter of the tournament, racking up 170 runs in just five innings, including two fifties. Switch the format, and he was still at the top of the charts: the second-best batter in the Nationals 50-over competition, with a composed 85 runs in three innings, highlighted by another half-century. And if his batting wasn’t enough, he also reminded everyone of his bowling pedigree, snaring wickets regularly, including a five-wicket haul at the Nationals 50-over tournament.
But Gursahib is no one-time wonder. In the Eastern Championship, where he captained a resurgent Quebec Cricket Team, he didn’t just lead with the armband, he led with the bat. Topping the run charts once again, he hammered 184 runs in five innings, proving that leadership and performance can go hand in hand.
That all-round ability is rare, but what makes him stand out even more is his dominance at the local level. Representing the Montreal Knightriders in Quebec’s Cricket League, Gursahib has been nothing short of sensational: 359 runs in nine innings at an average of 51 and a strike rate north of 150. That blistering form includes two centuries and a fifty, numbers that scream international readiness.
Beyond the stats, though, lies the real story. Teammates and opponents alike describe him as a humble figure with an unshakable drive to improve. There’s no arrogance, no theatrics, just a cricketer with the hunger and capability to take his game to the next level.
Canadian cricket has long searched for players who can bridge the gap between domestic dominance and international competitiveness. With his recent performances, Gursahib Singh looks ready to be that player. The only question left is: will the selectors open the door when he comes knocking?
Because if the last few seasons have shown us anything, it’s this — Gursahib Singh isn’t just knocking. He’s banging on the door. And it may be time for Cricket Canada to answer.