exclusion of Geoff Barnett and Ian Billcliff from Canadian world cup 2011 squad

Question

Canadian cricket team is all set to take part in the upcoming cricket world cup 2011.Geoff Barnett and Ian Billcliff two key players of Canadian cricket team have been excluded from the Canadian world cup 2011 squad.I want to know the reason for exclusion

Answer 1

Billcliff and Barnett played a significant role in Canada's qualification for the World Cup. However, commitments outside of cricket, as well as distance - Davison lives in Australia, while Barnett and Billcliff live in New Zealand - have limited the trio's availability, something that has contributed to Canada's inconsistent performances over the years. Canada's World Cup preparations have been dealt a significant blow with opener John Davison, one of their key players, withdrawing from the World Cup squad over the exclusion of fellow batsmen Geoff Barnett and Ian Billcliff. He has told Cricket Canada he would be withdrawing until the pair are given the reasons for their exclusion from Canada's 30-man preliminary line-up for the tournament.