Cricket Canada has been suspended by the International Cricket Council over serious breaches of membership obligations. The move follows concerns that the body is influenced by members of a gang operating from an Indian prison. The ICC confirmed the suspension after a board meeting in Ahmedabad on May 31. This comes weeks after funding was frozen amid issues with governance and financial oversight. The governing body failed to maintain proper systems and submit audited statements. Interim chief Bhavjit Jauhar called the decision unexpected but said the group would not challenge it and remains committed to compliance. An independent review of governance and finances will proceed. The suspension follows reports by CBC’s Fifth Estate alleging corruption, coercion and match-fixing. Claims included preferential treatment for some players and pressure to fix aspects of matches. One player reported threats of death for non-cooperation. The allegations arise amid growing sports betting markets. Canada’s captain was questioned by the ICC anti-corruption unit after an error in a match against New Zealand. Reports link the claims to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has been tied to killings in Canada and India. Canada has designated the gang a terrorist entity. The ICC stated that Canadian teams can still compete in events and will receive limited support while working toward reinstatement.
