The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly preparing to take decisive action against USA Cricket (USAC) as the organization approaches the end of a 12-month governance notice period, issued in July 2024, International media reported on Monday.
According to a report, ICC has been actively considering suspending the USA board due to ongoing structural and leadership issues.
The notice was originally issued after the ICC identified serious deficiencies within USAC’s internal structure, citing a lack of transparency, operational inefficiencies and governance shortcomings.
In an effort to address the situation, the ICC had established a normalization committee to steer USAC back to administrative stability and compliance.
However, sources within the ICC suggest that progress over the past year has been limited.
The normalization committee has faced persistent resistance from elements within the USAC board, along with ineffective leadership, hindering reform efforts.
According to media reports, an unnamed ICC official, speaking on condition of described the situation as unsustainable.
“We’ve provided ample time and support. The lack of progress is no longer acceptable.”
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