After recognising cricket as its national sport, Canada [Images] is now seeking Indian expertise to develop the game in the country.

"Canada needs expertise of Indian coaches and Test players to help the country in achieving excellence in this game," Cricket Canada Chief Executive Officer Atul Ahuja said in Toronto.

He said the Board of Control for Cricket in India should appreciate it that it is in the interest of cricket to invest in a neutral country like Canada so that the sport could be played throughout the year at different venues.

Ahuja said cricket is now an industry and no longer a game. Canada is facing huge shortage of Test level coaches that offer huge opportunities for retiring Test players and Canada could be looked upon to provide second opportunity.

He said West Indies [Images] is the only Test playing country that is participating in the first one-day international tri-series with teams including Canada and Bermuda.

The matches are being played at King City near Toronto from August 18-24, with Australia's [Images] Darrell Hair and Roger Dill of Bermuda standing as umpires.

The International Cricket Council (ICC [Images]) has deputed Ranjan Madugalle to officiate as the match referee.