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CBC investigation links Bishnoi gang to Canadian cricket leadership, threats and alleged match-fixing
A CBC investigation presents allegations that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has influence over Canadian cricket, including threats to players and administrators and an alleged match-fixing case involving Dilpreet Bajwa. The timeline includes earlier threats in 2025, Bajwa’s captaincy rise, a World Cup incident in 2026, and the CBC report published in April 2026.
Why It Matters
The case raises concerns about governance, integrity and safety within Canadian cricket and could affect player selection and administration at multiple levels.
Timeline
7 Events
April 21, 2026: CBC publishes its investigation findings
April 21, 2026
CBC’s investigation publishes findings alleging Bajwa may have links to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and could have been influenced to fix matches. It describes a pattern of intimidation within Canadian cricket linked to the Bishnoi gang, mentions the restaurant threats, and notes a May 2025 recording and July 2025 coaching-removal developments. It also discusses Khosa’s reported influence on Bajwa’s rise and leadership roles.
February 2026: ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka; alleged fix during Canada vs New Zealand
February 2026
During the ICC Men's T20 World Cup held in India and Sri Lanka, CBC reports cite a Canada vs New Zealand match as the setting for alleged match-fixing connected to Bajwa. Bajwa, as captain, bowled in the fifth over of New Zealand’s chase, starting with a no-ball and a wide, conceding 15 runs in that over.
January 2026: Dilpreet Bajwa appointed Canada national team captain
January 2026
Bajwa was appointed captain of Canada’s national men's team three weeks before the ICC Men's T20 World Cup began in February 2026.
July 2025: Khurram Chohan removal from Canada coaching position
July 2025
Khurram Chohan was removed from his position as Canada coach in July 2025, about a month after the May 2025 recording surfaced.
July 2025: Khosa’s influence linked to Bajwa’s rise
July 2025
CBC sources say Arvinder Khosa, head of Cricket BC and then-president of Cricket Canada, appeared to influence Bajwa’s rise by overruling selectors and board decisions to appoint Bajwa as captain of a provincial team.
July 2025: Restaurant threat linked to Bishnoi gang reported in Surrey
July 2025
Around July 2025, about 25 cricketers gathered at a restaurant in Surrey, British Columbia after a provincial tournament win. Two players from the tournament reportedly told a star on Canada’s national men's team that they represented the Bishnoi gang and warned that if the star did not support the rise of Dilpreet Bajwa and another provincial team/player, he and his family would face consequences. The star and another player named Noah also received death threats.
May 2025: May 2025 recording alleges spot-fixing tactics discussed by Cricket Canada officials
May 2025
A May 2025 phone recording cited by the CBC alleges former Canada coach Khurram Chohan was asked to fix parts of matches by Cricket Canada president Amjad Bajwa, CEO Salman Khan, and board member Rana Imran. Chohan says he was given a specific team and batting order to follow before a Bermuda game in 2025 but did not comply. He was removed from his position in July 2025.