Sensation in cricket world: Shadow of Bishnoi gang looms over Canada Cricket, allegations of fixing in T20 World Cup

News India Live, Digital Desk: A news has emerged from the corridors of world cricket which has shocked the sports lovers. Amidst corruption and mismanagement in Cricket Canada, there are serious allegations of entry of underworld and notorious ‘Bishnoi Gang’. Through a shocking documentary ‘Corruption, Crime and Cricket’, it has been revealed that during the T20 World Cup 2026, not only were attempts at match fixing made, but death threats were also made to the players. ICC’s anti-corruption unit has intensified its investigation after these claims. Bishnoi gang’s threat and that mysterious message from ‘Pintu’. According to a report by a Canadian public broadcaster, a prominent Canadian player was threatened in a restaurant in the name of Bishnoi gang. It is alleged that the player was told that if he did not support particular players in team selection, he and his family would have to face serious consequences. Not only this, a message from a person named ‘Pintu’, associated with the world of betting, has also come to light, in which it was claimed that the ‘script’ of Canada’s matches in the T20 World Cup was already ready. The match against New Zealand in the World Cup is under doubt. The needle of ICC’s investigation is specifically focused on the World Cup match played between New Zealand and Canada in Chennai. Some such incidents happened during this match which deepened the suspicion of fixing. According to the report, a key batsman himself took the responsibility of bowling and runs were given in a suspicious manner in that over. The movement in the betting markets at that particular time has alerted the ICC’s anti-corruption officials. External interference in team selection and pressure on coaches The roots of corruption are not limited to the field only, but extend to the higher echelons of the board. An alleged phone call recording of former coach Khurram Chauhan has surfaced, in which he claimed that senior members of the board had put pressure on him to select particular players. It is alleged that the new leadership of Cricket Canada has connections to those who allegedly intimidate players by invoking the name of the Bishnoi gang. ICC and Canada Cricket’s side Responding to these serious allegations, ICC’s Interim General Manager of the Integrity Unit, Andrew Fgrave, said that they are aware of these reports and are thoroughly investigating the matter. On the other hand, Cricket Canada has said in a statement released on its website that they are taking these allegations extremely seriously and there will be no compromise on issues like organized crime or match fixing. At present, this entire episode has put a big question mark on Canada’s credibility in world cricket.