The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended funding to Cricket Canada for the next six months, dealing a major financial blow to the country’s cricket administration.
According to reports, the ICC informed Cricket Canada about the decision earlier this week after concerns emerged regarding governance standards and administrative functioning within the organisation.
Despite the suspension, ongoing cricket operations, including national team activities and high-performance programmes, are expected to continue without immediate disruption.
Cricket Canada relies heavily on ICC funding to sustain its operations. Financial records from 2024 revealed that ICC distributions accounted for nearly 63 percent of the board’s total revenue, contributing around CAD 3.6 million from overall earnings of CAD 5.7 million.
While the ICC has not officially disclosed the precise reasons behind the suspension, investigative reports in Canada recently highlighted alleged breaches of ICC governance policies, concerns over financial oversight and broader administrative irregularities.
The suspension comes during a turbulent period for Canadian cricket, which has faced multiple controversies over the past year. One ongoing ICC Anti-Corruption Unit investigation is linked to Canada’s match against New Zealand during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
In another controversy, former Canada head coach Khurram Chohan allegedly claimed in a leaked audio recording that senior Cricket Canada officials pressured him to select specific players for the national team. The recording also reportedly included allegations linked to attempted match corruption.
Administrative instability within Cricket Canada has also drawn attention in recent months. Former CEO Salman Khan faced scrutiny over undisclosed criminal charges before later being charged with theft and fraud by Calgary Police, allegations he has denied.
The ICC’s decision arrived shortly after Cricket Canada conducted its annual general meeting, where a new nine-member board was elected as part of a governance reform initiative led by newly appointed president Arvinder Khosa.
The latest development raises fresh concerns over the future stability of cricket administration in Canada at a time when the sport is attempting to grow rapidly across North America ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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