Reliable sources informed Focus that the matter of recognizing Cricket Council of Ontario (CCO) - a new governing body parallel to Ontario Cricket Association - is on the Cricket Canada's scheduled for the Sept 4 semi-annual general meeting agenda and the application will be entertained and discussed at full length.

The request for CCO has been submitted for consideration by Toronto and District Cricket Association (T&DCA), Canadian Commonwealth Cricket Association of Toronto (CCCAT) and Brampton-Etobicoke District Cricket League (B-EDCL), the sources said.

"Yes, we have received the application, it is on our agenda, but it's not up to meâ?¦ the membership will have to decide about it," Ranjit Saini, President of Cricket Canada, told Focus.

He said Cricket Canada has no disputes with OCA, adding: "Disputes are within the OCA. Currently there are two bodies in Ontario, both claim to be its executives. They need to resolve their issue within themselves."

Saini said the application was submitted by the biggest operating leagues of Ontario and therefore couldn't be ignored.

When asked, Mike Kendal, president of OCA, said: "If they (Cricket Canada) recognize any parallel body against us, OCA will have no other option but to sue...

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