Cricket Canada has been suspended by the International Cricket Council following concerns over governance, financial reporting and the administration of the sport in the country. The decision was announced after an ICC board meeting in Ahmedabad, India.
According to CBC News, the ICC cited serious breaches of membership obligations when confirming the suspension. The international governing body had previously frozen Cricket Canada’s funding in May and provided the organization with six months to address its internal issues.
The ICC had raised concerns about the absence of adequate governance systems and the failure to submit audited financial statements. CBC News reported that Cricket Canada received more than $3.6 million from the ICC in 2024, accounting for approximately 63 per cent of its total revenue for the year. However, the organization’s financial report had not been approved by an auditor.
The suspension follows an investigation by CBC’s the fifth estate, which reported allegations involving corruption, financial mismanagement and attempts to influence parts of matches. The individuals accused in the investigation have denied the allegations. CBC News also reported that the ICC’s anti corruption unit was investigating national men’s team captain Dilpreet Bajwa in connection with an alleged match fixing incident during Canada’s T20 World Cup match against New Zealand in February. Bajwa did not respond to CBC’s requests for comment at the time.
Canada’s national cricket teams will still be permitted to participate in ICC competitions while the suspension remains in place. However, funding for the teams will be managed under ICC oversight. Cricket Canada will need to satisfy a series of conditions, including improvements to its governance and administrative practices, before its membership can be considered for reinstateme
