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ICC Probes Match-Fixing Allegations Against Cricket Canada

4/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating match-fixing allegations involving Cricket Canada in T20 World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand.
The match in Chennai ended with Canada losing by eight wickets.
A CBC documentary, Corruption, Crime and Cricket, raises governance and integrity concerns at Cricket Canada.
Former coach Khurram Chohan says board members pressured him over player selections.
Cricket Canada says it is treating the allegations seriously amid governance issues.

History

Historical Context

The 2010 Pakistan cricket spot-fixing scandal erupted during a Test match against England at Lord's, where players Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif, and Mohammad Amir were implicated in accepting bribes to bowl no-balls. Following a sting operation by News of the World, the International Cricket Council banned the players for up to ten years, highlighting ongoing integrity issues in cricket governance and prompting calls for reform.

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Story summary

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating match-fixing allegations involving Cricket Canada in T20 World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand.
The match in Chennai ended with Canada losing by eight wickets.
A CBC documentary, Corruption, Crime and Cricket, raises governance and integrity concerns at Cricket Canada.
Former coach Khurram Chohan says board members pressured him over player selections.
Cricket Canada says it is treating the allegations seriously amid governance issues.

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