Summary
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating Canada’s cricket team over corruption claims related to their loss against New Zealand in the recent T20 World Cup. The inquiry follows a CBC documentary that accused Cricket Canada of corruption and poor management.
Key Facts
- The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit is looking into the Canada vs. New Zealand game played in Chennai at the T20 World Cup.
- Canada lost the game by eight wickets, scoring 173 runs while New Zealand reached 176 runs.
- Suspicion centers on the fifth over bowled by Canada's captain, Dilpreet Bajwa, which had unusual bowling errors and allowed 15 runs.
- A CBC documentary made broad accusations of corruption and bad governance within Cricket Canada.
- The ICC is also investigating a phone call where the former Canada coach said Cricket Canada board members pressured him to pick certain players.
- ICC Governance processes apply to these matters, and the organization monitors member conduct carefully.
- Cricket Canada stated it is taking the allegations seriously and will review and act on them properly.
- The T20 World Cup was hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
