Cricket Canada has found itself in a storm of manipulation, crime, and possible match-fixing as the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit reportedly investigates how the Lawrence Bishnoi gang infiltrated the country’s cricket board.

The Bishnoi gang, which is led by jailed Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, operates a crime syndicate that focuses on extortion and killings of high-profile individuals, among other things. They have been accused of killing Punjabi singer-rapper Sidhu Moose Wala, the murder of politician Baba Siddique, and threatening Bollywood star Salman Khan.

This is the first time Bishnoi's name has come up in an investigation into cricket corruption. It is linked to the alleged match-fixing event involving Canada's captain, Dilpreet Bajwa, at the T20 World Cup 2026.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has already initiated its own investigation into Cricket Canada's suspected violation of anti-corruption regulations. The ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is looking into Canada's match against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup group stage.

The spotlight is on Bajwa's over during New Zealand's chase, when he bowled the first delivery for a no-ball and gave up 15 runs. Bajwa was made the captain of the Canadian men’s cricket team just weeks before the tournament.

According to a documentary aired by CBC News, the Bishnoi gang allegedly played a significant part in Bajwa's climb to the national squad, potentially influencing him to rig matches for them.

According to the documentary, members of the Bishnoi gang threatened a senior member of the Canadian team and told him to support Bajwa or face the repercussions. The event occurred after a match in a local tournament, while the participants were having a dinner party.

“A couple of players and a few other individuals, they came to his table. They were a little bit aggressive. They asked him to step outside the restaurant. He’s like, no. So, they took him on the side. So, they straight-up said this wording to him. That you must take care of these guys. These guys should not get dropped from the team. If they do, you are in trouble. If you don’t support these two guys in the team, then we will tell you who Lawrence Bishnoi is. Obviously, that was very scary for him,” the source said in the CBC News documentary.

The report further stated that Cricket Canada President Arvinder Khosa is linked to threats as well, with his links to the players who issued those warnings. Khosa is also claimed to have played an important part in Bajwa's selection as captain for the T20 World Cup 2026, a choice that astonished the team's head coach.

The ICC and ACU have reportedly questioned Bajwa for perhaps rigging a match during the tournament. However, the world body is yet to issue an official statement.

Meanwhile, the article states that a series of pre-prepared plays for the Canada vs. South Africa game in Ahmedabad were available for bettors to purchase. These charges have raised major questions about the integrity of the game in Canada.