Corruption allegations rock Canada cricket as ICC launches investigation
The International Cricket Council's (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has launched multiple investigations into alleged corruption involving Canada Cricket, including a match from the recent ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The probe also extends to potential breaches of the ICC's anti-corruption code across both international and domestic cricket.
The allegations surfaced through a Canadian investigative documentary—Corruption, Crime and Cricket—that flagged concerns around governance, team selection, and match-related conduct.
According to the documentary, one part of the investigation centres on Canada's game against New Zealand during the T20 World Cup. Under scrutiny is an over bowled by captain Dilpreet Bajwa, who began with a no-ball, bowled a wide down the leg side, and went for 15 runs. The broader context of the innings, including an early switch from pace to spin, also forms part of the examination.
A separate investigation relates to a leaked phone recording involving former head coach Khurram Chohan, in which he alleged pressure from board members to influence team selection. The recording also includes claims of attempts to fix matches.
Similar claims, in terms of team selection, were made by former coach Pubudu Dassanayake, who has initiated legal action against the board over wrongful dismissal.
The developments come amid administrative instability within Cricket Canada, including leadership changes and delayed player payments, while certain allegations linked to organised crime are understood to be outside the ACU's jurisdiction and fall under law enforcement.
"The ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit operates across three core functions: intelligence, prevention and education, and investigation. These functions operate concurrently and are applied wherever there is a credible basis to believe the integrity of the sport may be at risk," said Andrew Ephgrave, Interim General Manager – Integrity Unit, ICC.
"The ACU is aware of the programme broadcast by CBC. Consistent with its established operating procedures, the ACU is not in a position to comment on the substance of any allegations contained within it.
"Governance matters in relation to ICC Members are considered by the ICC, where they fall under its jurisdiction, in accordance with the ICC's standard constitutional processes."
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