London, April 17, 2026: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed it is investigating the activities of Cricket Canada following allegations of match corruption, including scrutiny over Canada’s recent T20 World Cup match against New Zealand.
The game, played in Chennai during the tournament jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, saw Canada suffer an eight-wicket defeat, and has now come under review after corruption-related allegations surfaced in a documentary aired by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
In a statement, ICC Integrity Unit interim general manager Andrew Ephgrave said the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is aware of the documentary and is reviewing the material as part of ongoing integrity monitoring processes.
The CBC documentary reportedly raised wide-ranging concerns over governance and alleged corruption within Cricket Canada. Additional scrutiny has been placed on a specific phase of play during the match, particularly the fifth over bowled by captain Dilpreet Bajwa during New Zealand’s chase, where he conceded 15 runs after bowling a no-ball and a wide.
In the match, Canada posted 173 for four in 20 overs, while New Zealand successfully chased the target, reaching 176 for two in 15.1 overs.
The ICC is also investigating an alleged telephone conversation involving former Canada coach Khurram Chohan, in which he reportedly claimed that senior Cricket Canada officials pressured him regarding team selection decisions.
The ICC emphasized that governance matters involving member boards are addressed under its constitutional and integrity frameworks.
Cricket Canada has stated that it is treating the allegations with “utmost seriousness,” adding that it is reviewing all claims responsibly and will take appropriate action where necessary.
The investigation comes as part of broader efforts by the ICC to safeguard the integrity of international cricket amid growing concerns over corruption risks in associate member nations.
