# Monty Desai cricket coaching transitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/monty-desai-cricket-coaching-transitions
> Updated: 2026-09-07T04:29:35.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Monty Desai resigned as the head coach of the Canada men’s cricket team in August 2026. Describing his tenure as a “short chapter, but a meaningful chapter,” Desai had previously served a second term with the team starting in May 2024, leading them through several ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 series.

Following his departure from Cricket Canada, Desai is expected to be appointed as the head coach for the Gujarat senior men’s cricket team in India. Gujarat Cricket Association Secretary Anil Patel indicated that Desai is in the pipeline to succeed Ramesh Powar, with an official announcement anticipated shortly.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Monty Desai expected to become Gujarat head coach

Monty Desai is expected to be named the new head coach of the Gujarat senior men's cricket team, succeeding Ramesh Powar.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monty-desai-expected-to-become-gujarat-head-coach

### 2026-08-20: Monty Desai resigns as head coach of Canada men's cricket team

Monty Desai has resigned as the head coach of the Canada men's cricket team, ending his second tenure with the squad.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monty-desai-resigns-as-head-coach-of-canada-mens-cricket-team

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