Gunfire outside new Cricket Canada president’s house amid corruption scandal and ICC funding freeze
Canadian cricket faces a deepening crisis after shots were fired at the home of its new president, Arvinder Khosa, in what police believe is an extortion-linked attack. This follows recent revelations of alleged organized crime links, player pressure, and spot-fixing concerns during the T20 World Cup. The sport's governing body has also frozen Cricket Canada's funding due to integrity issues.
Gunshots were fired at the residence of newly elected Cricket Canada president Arvinder Khosa early Wednesday morning in a chilling incident that has further intensified the crisis engulfing Canadian cricket. According to reports from CBC, Khosa’s home in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood was targeted around 4:40 a. m.
local time while the house was occupied. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although visible bullet holes were found on the doors, windows, and exterior walls of the property. Local police have stated that the shooting is believed to be linked to an extortion-related investigation.
Surrey Police media relations officer Sergeant Ali Gailus confirmed that an individual associated with the residence had allegedly received extortion threats before the attack. Surrey Police said the investigation is in early stages but the shooting is believed to be extortion related. "An individual associated to the residence that was shot this morning has received extortion related threats," Sergeant Ali Gailus, a media relations officer, told the fifth estate in an email.
The incident comes barely days after Khosa officially assumed charge as Cricket Canada president following the board’s annual general meeting in Mississauga on May 9. He had previously been serving as interim president after a court-ordered leadership vote replaced former president Amjad Bajwa. However, Khosa’s appointment has already been overshadowed by serious allegations surrounding Cricket Canada’s administration and alleged links to organized crime networks.