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ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit Is Investigating Alleged Corruption Charges Against Cricket Canada

The ACU is reviewing allegations of match manipulation and governance failures after a documentary cited 2 active probes.

  • The International Cricket Council is investigating Cricket Canada for alleged anti-corruption code breaches following a recently-aired 43-minute documentary, 'Corruption, Crime and Cricket,' that raises corruption and governance concerns.
  • Scrutiny centers on the February 17 match in Chennai, where Canada captain Dilpreet Bajwa conceded 15 runs in the fifth over against New Zealand, sparking corruption allegations in the documentary.
  • Former national coach Pubudu Dassanayake claims the board tried "to force" him to select specific players before the 2024 T20 World Cup; he is now suing Cricket Canada for wrongful dismissal.
  • Cricket Canada has faced administrative turmoil over the past 12 months, including the removal of former CEO Salman Khan, who was charged with theft and fraud by Calgary Police.
  • Andrew Ephgrave, interim General Manager of the ICC's Integrity Unit, said the body is aware of the documentary but cannot comment on the substance of allegations due to established procedures.
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ICC's anti-corruption unit is investigating alleged corruption charges against Cricket Canada

The ICC’s anti-corruption unit is investigating allegations of corruption against Cricket Canada that were aired in a documentary and included Canada’s T20 World Cup game against New Zealand this year.

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ESPN Cricinfo broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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