ICC launches probe into Canada over match-fixing claims in T20 World Cup 2026
ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit has launched a probe into Cricket Canada following match-fixing allegations linked to a T20 World Cup 2026 clash against New Zealand.
The tournament will begin on the 7th of February, 2026, and go on till the 8th of March, 2026, featuring a total of 55 matches being played in various iconic stadiums across the two countries.
India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final cricket match against South Africa at Kensington Oval in Barbados (Photo: IANS/Seshadri Sukumar)
A prestigious moment for India and Sri Lanka as they come together to co-host the much-awaited ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament will begin on the 7th of February, 2026, and go on till the 8th of March, 2026, featuring a total of 55 matches being played in various iconic stadiums across the two countries.
The opening match will take place at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium with the defending T20 World Cup champions India facing the USA, and the eagerly awaited India vs. Pakistan clash is scheduled for the 15th of February at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, a fixture that will be the centre of global attention.
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With excitement building around the tournament, fans will be pleased to know that tickets are now on sale, starting at just Rs 100 for some venues in India and LKR 1000 in Sri Lanka, making the matches accessible to a wider audience. Fans can book their tickets online at tickets.cricketworldcup.com, which eventually redirects to BookMyShow, the official ticketing partner for the tournament.
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1. Visit cricketworldcup.com
– You will automatically be redirected to BookMyShow.
2. Log in using your email or phone number.
3. Choose how to find your match:
– By Team – Select the team whose match you want to watch
– By Venue – Select the stadium where you want to attend
4. Select the match, date and venue, and then click on “Book Now”.
5. On the next page, choose your category/stand and the number of tickets you want.
6. Pick the preferred seat(s) in the selected category.
7. It will take you to billing; review your selection (match, date, venue, stand, and seats)
8. Complete payment via UPI, debit/credit card, net banking or wallets.
9. Once booked, you will receive your e-ticket:
– On BookMyShow,
– In your registered email, and
– Via SMS.
10. Show the QR code while entering the venue on the day of the match and enjoy an unforgettable evening.
Marking a decade of the ICC T20 World Cup, fans can look forward to a festival of cricket, promising a global celebration of talent, competition and sportsmanship.
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