The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the immediate suspension of USA Cricket’s membership. The ICC stated that this decision came after an in-depth review of the past year’s developments and extensive discussions with key stakeholders.
In its media statement, the ICC accused USA Cricket of repeatedly and consistently failing to meet its obligations as an ICC member.
This decision was taken ahead of cricket’s return to the Olympic calendar at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. However, the ICC clarified that the USA national teams will still be allowed to participate in ICC events and continue their preparations for the prestigious tournament.
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The ICC added, “The decision, taken by the ICC Board during its meeting, is based on USA Cricket’s repeated and continued breaches of its obligations as an ICC member under the ICC Constitution.”
It further noted, “These breaches include failure to implement a functioning governance structure, lack of progress in securing recognition as the national governing body from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and significant actions that have damaged the reputation of cricket both within the USA and globally.”