ICC Suspends USA Cricket with Immediate Effect

ICC Cites Breaches of Obligations and Non-Compliance

The ICC has suspended USA Cricket (USAC) with immediate effect, citing repeated breaches of its obligations as a member board.

Governance Issues and Financial Instability

USAC has been plagued by administrative turmoil, including allegations of corruption, directors dragging each other to court, and manipulation of the membership system. The board has also struggled to secure recognition as a National Governing Body (NGB) with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committe (USOPC).

The Road to Suspension

The crisis began with a letter from three USA Cricket board directors to the ICC, alleging "harassment" and "corruption." The board was formally placed on a 12-month suspension notice to rectify its non-compliance with ICC membership criteria.

ICC Ultimatum and Failure to Comply

The ICC called for the resignations of all nine board directors, including chairman Venu Pisike, but the directors refused. The ICC has now suspended USAC, demanding sweeping governance reforms and free, fair elections for all elected positions on the board within three months.

Future of USA Cricket

The suspension casts a harsh spotlight on the plight of USA's national team cricketers, who are expected to compete at the World Cup in just a few months' time. The ICC has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the country's momentum toward upcoming ICC events and the Los Angeles Olympics.

Uncertain Future for USAC Contracts

The organization's financial position looks increasingly precarious, with funding streams drying up and mounting legal bills from arbitration battles and potential lawsuits.

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