- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Cricket Canada's membership, effective immediately from June 1, 2026, due to violations of rules related to cricket administration.
- This decision was taken during the ICC Board meeting held in Ahmedabad.
- According to the Council, Cricket Canada failed to fulfill several key obligations and prescribed standards regarding its membership, rendering this action necessary.
- Cricket Canada is the national body responsible for the operation, development, and management of cricket within the country and has long been a member of the ICC.
- It is mandatory for all ICC member organizations to adhere to principles of good governance, administrative transparency, financial accountability, and anti-corruption regulations.
- The objective of these standards is to ensure that sports administration in member nations is effective, transparent, and credible.
- The ICC clarified that the credibility of any national cricket body rests upon its administrative structure and financial management.
- For this reason, the Council conducts regular reviews of its member bodies and takes appropriate action in the event of any violation of established standards. The suspension of Cricket Canada's membership is also considered to be a result of this very oversight process.
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