The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspends Cricket Canada’s membership, citing “serious breaches” of its membership obligations. Multiple outlets report the suspension takes effect immediately following an ICC board meeting in Ahmedabad, India. The ICC decision follows a series of controversies and allegations about Cricket Canada’s governance, including corruption and financial mismanagement, which are described in different terms across reports.
Several sources link the timing of the suspension to allegations raised publicly in Canada, including claims reported after a documentary broadcast by CBC in April. Those allegations include accusations of corruption involving Cricket Canada’s governance structure, as well as match manipulation and threats of violence, according to one outlet. Other coverage also references wider concerns about criminal influence, including allegations involving a gang operating from within India.
While the ICC suspends Cricket Canada as a member, the ICC says Canadian national teams and players remain eligible to participate in sanctioned ICC events during the suspension. The suspension therefore affects Cricket Canada’s membership status and governance standing, but not players’ ability to compete in ICC-related competitions.
