Cricket Canada Faces Corruption Allegations Ahead of ICC Investigation
Cricket Canada is under scrutiny following allegations of corruption and match-fixing, including claims tied to a match during the recent men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The allegations emerged from a documentary aired by CBC’s The Fifth Estate, which prompted the International Cricket Council’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) to open investigations into governance and potential breaches of the ICC’s anti-corruption code.
Documentary Sparks ICC Action
The 43-minute film titled ‘Corruption, Crime and Cricket’, broadcast by CBC on Friday, April 14, 2026, made wide-ranging accusations about corruption and governance within Cricket Canada. According to ESPNcricinfo, the documentary’s claims led the ICC’s ACU to launch two active investigations—one focusing on a specific game involving Canada during the T20 World Cup, and another examining broader allegations at international and domestic levels.
Allegations Center on World Cup Match
One investigation centers on Canada’s match against Novel Zealand during the tournament. Specifically, scrutiny is on the fifth over of New Zealand’s chase when Dilpreet Bajwa, appointed captain just three weeks before the tournament, came on to bowl. Bajwa, a batting allrounder who bowls offspin, took the ball with New Zealand at 35 for 2 after Canada’s opening bowlers conceded 15 and 14 runs in the first two overs.
Governance and Infiltration Concerns
The documentary also alleges infiltration by organized crime and reports of death threats directed at individuals within Cricket Canada. These claims contribute to ongoing concerns about the sport’s integrity in Canada, echoing earlier calls for reform following a commission’s description of Canadian sport as ‘fragmented, inconsistent, and unsafe’.
Official Response and Next Steps
As of the documentary’s airing, Cricket Canada had not issued a public response to the specific allegations. The ICC’s ACU continues its investigations, which will assess whether any breaches of the anti-corruption code occurred and determine appropriate actions based on findings.