When the Canadian College Cricket all-stars travelled to Los Angeles last weekend for a three-match battle with their American counterpart, Ryerson was represented by a player rising through the professional ranks.

Nikhil Dutta, 21, just completed his first season in the Bangladesh Premier League with the Barisal Bulls. He has also played for St. Kitts in the Caribbean Premier League.

“All the top players from around the world participate in these tournaments, so me being a part of it means I’m competing with the best in the world,” Dutta said. “And being around bigger players and the best players in the world I’m getting more and more experience.”

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