ACE sues USA Cricket for wrongful termination of agreement

ACE sues USA Cricket for wrongful termination of agreement

American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) has initiated legal proceedings against USA Cricket (USAC) for wrongful termination of their long-term commercial agreement, Major League Cricket announced. The release cited governance failures and continued bad faith by USAC.

ACE, which runs Major League Cricket (MLC) – the premier T20 league in the United States – as well as Minor League Cricket – a development league in the USA – said it has invested more than USD 150 million in developing the game through world-class facilities and stadiums, giving American players opportunities to perform on the global stage.

The agreement, signed in 2019, was first terminated by USAC on August 21, 2025, on what ACE described as "manufactured grounds." ACE now claims USAC has unilaterally reinstated the termination without discussion between the parties, and with immediate effect.

The press release described USAC's handling of the matter as "chaotic and reckless," accusing certain board directors of prioritizing personal and political interests over the development of cricket in the country. ACE warned that the termination could jeopardize the progress of American players ahead of three key ICC events: the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers, and the U19 World Cup.

The dispute, the release noted, reflects the instability within USAC – an issue the ICC has repeatedly urged it to resolve. ACE concluded by saying it would seek to vindicate its rights and safeguard the future of the game in the United States.