ICC bans this country, surprises with a sudden decision; learn the full story
- bySherya
- 01 Jun, 2026
ICC Suspends Canada Cricket: Taking a big decision, the International Cricket Council has banned a country that has participated in many World Cup tournaments.

The Canada Cricket Board was banned
In a major decision, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended the Canadian Cricket Board with immediate effect. It has been alleged that Canada Cricket was violating its membership obligations. This decision was made at the ICC Board meeting held in Ahmedabad on May 31st.
The ICC issued a statement stating that the Canadian board has been suspended. However, this will not affect the players, and they will be able to participate in ICC tournaments as usual. This decision was made at the administrative level, so to ensure that the players are not financially affected, the funds will be disbursed through a controlled system.
The ICC has set certain conditions for the reinstatement of the Canadian Cricket Board, which will aim to address administrative deficiencies. The ICC will establish a committee to monitor progress in this regard.
Discussion on many other issues
Several important issues were discussed at the Board meeting in Ahmedabad. Test matches often end early during the day due to poor light. The ICC also approved the recommendation to use the pink ball, provided both teams agree to this. The pink ball may be used in future Test matches when the light is low. Furthermore, the idea of holding a global qualifier tournament for the Men's T20 World Cup was also discussed.
Concerns about franchise cricket
The International Cricket Council has also expressed concern about the expansion of franchise cricket. The ICC will establish a committee to assess the compatibility between the international cricket schedule and franchise cricket.





