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TORONTO -- Cricket Canada got a vote of confidence Wednesday from the sports world governing body. Alan Isaac, president of the International Cricket Council, told a news conference Wednesday that he and ICC CEO David Richardson were "hugely impressed by the progress" in the Canadian governing body, "Its fair to say ... that 12, 18, 24 months ago the ICC wasnt that happy," Isaac said. The ICC president pointed to Cricket Canadas changes in governance and the new management regime. The comments were clearly appreciated. "Having your largest stake-holder actually believe in what youre doing ... means a lot," said Cricket Canada president Ravin Moorthy. "For one of the first times in our organization, we felt that our concerns were listened to," he added. Moorthy said the ICC had provided "fair and measurable goals to work towards." The ICC leaders were in Toronto for a meeting of its Development Committee. The group meets twice a year, usually once in the ICCs home of Dubai and the other somewhere else. The world governing body provides about $960,000 to the current $1.6-million Cricket Canada budget. Sport Canada provides another $200,000. "We see ourselves to be viable," said Moorthy. "We want to be a $3- million to $5-million-a-year business so weve got a long way to go. But were happy and today was the first step." Cricket Canada revamped its constitution at its annual general meeting in Halifax in March. The changes included reducing the size of the board of directors to seven from 17 while providing clearer definitions of the roles of the CEO and his staff versus the elected policy-makers. Cricket Canada has also put in place specified standards for its selectors, who will be appointed rather than elected. "We were looking for some improvement," Isaac said of the Cricket Canada changes. "It feels better, it feels good," the New Zealander said of the current Canadian cricket landscape. The moves also helped get Cricket Canada in line with the wishes of the federal government and Sport Canada. The development arm of the ICC has come up with extra money for Canada, primarily aimed at the grassroots side of the game. The ICC sees North America as an emerging market. "Its critical to ICC and our success that Canada is there, not just competing but actually winning as well," Isaac said. "Our aim is to have a World Cup, 14 teams, where each of the 14 teams can win that World Cup. Thats not the case at the moment," he added. Isaac estimated maybe eight countries could currently win the T20 competition with just six contenders for the 50-over version of the world championship. "Its a big goal but Canada is a very important part of that goal," said Isaac, who points to Ireland as a second-tier team that has made giant leaps in recent years. "We will be there," answered Moorthy. "Were taking the right steps now ... We wont let you down." Canada had been boosted by the return of 31-year-old captain Ashish Bagai, who is rejoining the national team between graduating from the Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia with an MBA and taking up a new job as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company in February 2014. Bagai has played in 119 international matches for Canada including three World Cups but not has played at a top level since some club outings last summer. "It feels great," he said of his return. "Obviously its my passion, so any time I can get a chance to play cricket again, Ill take it with both hands." Even with a contract with Cricket Canada, Bagai is sacrificing financially but says "being a vital year for Canadian cricket, I think its the right thing to do." "I have my whole life to work," he added. "This I can only do for a certain amount of time." His return is a boost for Canada ahead of the T20 qualifier in November in Dubai and the World Cup qualifier in New Zealand in January. Canadian coach Gus Logie has worked with Bagai as far back as 2003 when he predicted the wicket-keeper would captain Canada one day. "He brings tremendous experience, professionalism," said Logie. "He brings a talent that is rare." Bagai is just one of several veterans who have returned to the national team program. Also Wednesday, Cricket Canada also announced Admiral as the teams new uniform sponsor for the next three years. The last time the Canadian national team wore Admiral, which also clothes the West Indies, was in 2003. The Canadian governing body has also struck a partnership with CricHQ, a digital platform for competitions and data management. "Todays a good day for Cricket Canada but were not done yet," said Moorthy. 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The White Sox are 78-83 this season, fourth in the AL Central.Ill talk at the end of the year, Ventura said after his team lost 6-0 to the Twins on Saturday. There can be whatever (report) out there.Meanwhile, Sale could set a career high for victories in a season with his 18th. The left-hander picked up his 17th victory Tuesday, when he struck out seven and held Tampa Bay to three runs in seven innings.Were not doing it for numbers or anything, but he wants to throw, Ventura said. I think thats part of his commitment to being a teammate and all that stuff. So well have a pretty good lineup out there.In the league, Sale is tied for third in strikeouts (227), tied for fourth in victories, fourth in opponents average (.225) and ninth for ERA (3.21). He leads the majors with six complete games.It would be very easy for him to just say hes had enough and not pitch, Ventura said. I think thats a good testament to finishing out the year and doing it right.Sale has finished in the top six in AL Cy Young voting every season from 2012-15. He also reached 17 victories in 2012 during his first season as a starter.I feel as good now as I ever have on a baseball field, physically, Sale said after his last start. This year was the best overall in terms of feeling strong at the end and still having more in the tank.ddddddddddddSale is 8-5 with a 4.05 ERA in 23 games (15 starts) against the Twins.Other candidates for the AL Cy Young include Bostons Rick Porcello, Clevelands Corey Kluber, Baltimores Zach Britton, Torontos J.A.Happ and Detroits Justin Verlander.The White Sox and Twins are closing out disappointing seasons. Chicago went 55-73 after beginning the season 23-10 -- the second-best mark in the majors on May 9. The White Sox are posting their fourth straight losing season.You look throughout sports, not only baseball, when teams that are supposed to do well dont do well, changes are made, not only with coaching staffs and personnel off the field but on the field as well, White Sox catcher Alex Avila said. Thats business as usual.The White Sox lead the season series against Minnesota 12-6.On Friday, the Twins (58-103) set a franchise record for losses in a season since the team moved to Minnesota in 1960. The franchise most recently lost 104 when the Washington Senators went 50-104 in 1949.Rookie right-hander Jose Berrios (2-7, 8.61 ERA) is expected to start for Minnesota. He has yet to pitch against the White Sox.Brian Dozier is expected to miss the game after he experienced right oblique soreness Saturday. He needs one RBI for 100 and two home runs to tie a major league record for second basemen.I hope the guys go out there and try to have a little bit of fun, manager Paul Molitor said. 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