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NEWSMAKERS OF THE WEEK

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ARVINDER KHOSA ACM AMAR PREET SINGH

Cricket Canada names its IAF Chief visits Nellis Air Force

President Base to fly USAF F15EX

ellis, NV: Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
undertook a familiarisation flight in a Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter
Naircraft during his visit to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada on April 9.
oronto, ON: Cricket Canada, the governing body for cricket in Can- ACM Singh flew alongside US Air Force Major Matthew Benson, a pilot
ada, announced the election of Arvinder Khosa as its new President. with the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron. The sortie gave the Indian Air
TThe appointment marks a transition for the organization as it works to Chief a close look at one of the most advanced fighter platforms in the US
strengthen and support the sport across the country. Khosa is a highly-respect- inventory, which plays a key role in maintaining air superiority and supporting
ed cricket administrator and community leader from Surrey, British Columbia, operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
with a long-standing involvement in the game. The F-15EX Eagle II is latest iteration of the US’s premium air superior-
Khosa assumes the role effective immediately following his election at ity fighter that it hails as “one of the platforms essential to the collaborative
Cricket Canada’s Special General Meeting. Under this new leadership, Crick- defense of the Indo-Pacific. “.
et Canada will focus on strengthening governance, enhancing stakeholder en- The flight formed part of Air Chief Marshal Singh’s broader visit to Nellis
gagement, and continuing to build strong foundations for the organization. Air Force Base, a key centre for advanced combat training and operational
Khosa brings experience from across the Canadian cricket landscape, in- testing for the US Air Force.
cluding his role with Cricket BC, where he has supported the development US officials said the experience allowed the Indian Air Chief to better
and promotion of the sport at both the grassroots and organizational levels. understand the aircraft’s capabilities and its role in modern air warfare.
“This is an important moment for cricket in Canada,” said Khosa. “We During the visit, Singh also held discussions with senior US Air Force
are focused on strengthening the organization and working with our members officials, including Brigadier General David C Epperson, commander of the
and partners to support the game across the country, with an emphasis on US Air Force Warfare Center. Air Commodore Yeshpal Singh Negi was also
integrity, accountability, and continued growth.” part of the IAF delegation.
Joining Khosa is newly elected Secretary Paramjit Shahi, a community Talks focused on expanding joint exercise opportunities and aligning
leader from Winnipeg, Manitoba, who has been actively involved in cricket modernisation efforts between the two air forces. The discussions also em-
development, including supporting infrastructure and youth programming phasised the need to build stronger interoperability between India and the
initiatives. United States.
Cricket in Canada continues to evolve, with steady participation growth, This likely includes improving coordination in joint operations, sharing
ongoing investment in the national program, and increasing interest in the best practices, and enhancing mutual understanding of advanced technologies
development of Canadian talent. The organization remains focused on sup- and combat systems with a focus on collaboration in the Indo-Pacific theatre.
porting that progress and advancing the game across the country. The F-15EX Eagle II, the latest iteration of the older F15s, is an ad-
ABOUT CRICKET CANADA vanced multirole fighter developed by Boeing, building on a long legacy of air
dominance.
Cricket Canada is the official governing body for the sport of cricket in The aircraft flies with a top speed of Mach 2.5 and a service ceiling of
Canada. It is a not-for-profit organisation recognized by the Internation- 50,000 feet. It can carry a payload of up to 29,500 pounds (13,381 kilograms)
al Cricket Council, the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic and has a service life exceeding 20,000 hours.
Committee. Continued on next page... >>

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