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ICC Opens Anti-Corruption Probes Into Cricket Canada After Documentary

The inquiry follows a CBC documentary alleging corruption at Cricket Canada.

Overview

  • The ICC’s integrity chief said Friday the Anti-Corruption Unit is reviewing allegations raised by a CBC film about Cricket Canada.
  • Two active cases are in play, with one focused on Canada’s February 17 T20 World Cup loss to New Zealand in Chennai and a scrutinized fifth over by captain Dilpreet Bajwa.
  • The other case centers on a leaked call with ex-coach Khurram Chohan, who alleged board pressure on team selection and mentioned attempts to fix matches.
  • Former coach Pubudu Dassanayake has made similar claims about selection pressure and has filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit against Cricket Canada.
  • Cricket Canada says it is treating the claims with the utmost importance, while allegations of organized-crime threats described in the film may also involve police.