The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended USA Cricket (USAC) on Tuesday in a bid to overhaul its leadership and governance structures, aiming to protect players and keep cricket’s Olympic plan on track
The decision was made by the ICC Board following a virtual meeting on Tuesday.
“The suspension is an unfortunate but necessary step to protect the long-term interests of the game,” the ICC said following the suspension.
Despite the suspension, USA will participate in the T20 World Cup co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India, which is set to begin in February next year.
The exact reason for the suspension has not yet been confirmed, but it follows a decision made by the ICC at its annual general meeting in July. At that meeting, the ICC granted USAC three months to conduct “free and fair elections” and implement “comprehensive” governance reforms.
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Moreover, the suspension does not have an immediate impact on cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
To maintain continuity, the ICC and its representatives will take temporary control of the management of the USA’s national teams, concentrating on high-performance initiatives and player development.
A Normalization Committee, with the support of ICC management, will outline the reforms required for the restoration of USA Cricket’s membership.
This will include changes to governance, operations, and structure, and the committee will also oversee and support the transition process.
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