The Canadian Premier League was created in 2012 by Roy Singh, a Toronto entrepreneur with a passion for cricket. Driven by the idea that the T20 version of cricket could succeed in Canada if the right people were involved, Singh began his quest to take this faster version of the game into the Canadian mainstream. The Canadian Premier League will serve as a training ground for developing professional cricket players, coaches and personnel on and off the field. An emphasis will be placed on fundamental development, career advancement and community involvement.