Serious spot-fixing allegations surrounding Canada’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign have sparked a probe by International Cricket Council (ICC). Possible link of the scandal with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has sparked major concerns about the integrity of the sport. The scandal involves Canada skipper Dilpreet Bajwa whose showing during the group stage fixture against New Zealand has come under scrutiny. A costly and strange over during the match had triggered a spot-fixing suspicion. Consequently, Bajwa was questioned by ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) who also searched the player's mobile phone as part of the investigation. The inquiry is ongoing as officials are looking to establish whether there was any external pressure and interference. Allegations of Threats and Involvement of a Gang In a shocking disclosure by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, there are serious allegations regarding the Bishnoi gang being involved in the scandal. The terror group which has been declared a terror organization in Canada is believed to be behind the controversial rise of Bajwa as skipper before the tour of the World Cup. The report speaks about a deeply alarming incident that took place in July 2025 in Surrey, British Columbia. As many as 25 players were present after a provincial tournament when two persons approached a member of the national team claiming to be associated with the gang and issuing veiled threats to the player and his family if he and another young player failed to side with Bajwa. One of the individuals referenced in the report said that: "Last July (2025), around 25 cricketers, fresh off a win at a major provincial tournament, gathered at a restaurant in Surrey, British Columbia. Two players from the tournament approached a table where a star of Canada's national men's team was dining. They claimed to represent the Bishnoi gang and threatened the player, stating that if he did not support the promotion of Dilpreet Bajwa and another young player, he and his family would face dire consequences." A person named 'Noah' said that he had been receiving threats as well. He said: "I opposed it, and within 40 minutes I received a message from the same number that terrified me because it contained a picture." Also Read | T20 World Cup 2026 Match-Fixing Probe: Canada Captain Dilpreet Bajwa Under Scanner Questions About Administration and Team Selection In addition to allegations against players, questions have also been raised about the administration at Cricket Canada. The report alleges that the current president Arvinder Khosa is associated with individuals involved in making the threats. However, he vehemently denies all allegations and claims they are politically motivated attacks on his character. It has been reported that he raised the incident in Surrey with the former president of Cricket Canada Amjad Bajwa, who claims to have no information on it. Furthermore, it is alleged that Khosa was part of a committee that proposed that Bajwa become captain of the team prior to becoming president. Another claim that has emerged is that the former coach Khurram Chohan was previously instructed by Cricket Canada's senior executives to rig matches and parts of games by Amjad Bajwa, Salman Khan and board member Rana Imran. The Bishnoi gang has been implicated in a range of violent crimes, including extortion, and shootings and was earlier accused of the murder of singer Sidhu Moose Wala. These latest claims have now brought cricket under intense scrutiny, and the ICC has launched an investigation into the claims.