ICC Suspends USA Cricket Membership Due to Management Problems, Full details 2025
ICC Suspends USA Cricket for Governance Failures, Yet US Teams Can Still Compete in ICC Events, Keeping Olympic Hopes Alive.
ICC Suspends USA Cricket
In a major move impacting cricket’s growth worldwide, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended USA Cricket’s membership, effective immediately, due to ongoing governance and compliance issues.
Announced on 23 September 2025, the decision comes after long-standing concerns about USA Cricket’s ability to operate responsibly as an ICC member, just as cricket prepares for its high-profile return at the LA28 Olympic Games.
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Why USA Cricket Was Suspended
The ICC Board suspended USA Cricket due to ‘repeated and ongoing breaches’ of the ICC Constitution. The main reasons include:
- Lack of a proper governance structure
- Failure to achieve National Governing Body status with the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC)
- Harm to cricket’s reputation in the US and globally
The ICC said that while the decision is unfortunate, it was needed to safeguard cricket’s long-term interests, especially as the sport looks to strengthen its Olympic presence at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
How the Suspension Affects Players and Tournaments
Even with the suspension, US national teams can still take part in ICC events, including the lead-up to the LA28 Olympic Games.
To avoid disruption for players, the ICC and its appointed representatives will temporarily manage the US national teams. This will ensure smooth operations in:
- High-performance programs
- Player development
- Team logistics and management
This decision highlights the ICC’s focus on players, protecting them from administrative issues while supporting cricket’s growth in the US.
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What the ICC Normalisation Committee Does
A newly formed ICC Normalisation Committee will oversee:
- Guiding USA Cricket on steps to regain membership
- Tracking progress on reforms
- Offering advice and structural support
USA Cricket can regain its ICC membership only by showing clear improvements in governance, operations, and its role within the wider cricket community.
Key Highlights of the Suspension
Suspending authority: The ICC Board took the decision.
Date: The suspension was announced on 23 September 2025.
Reason: Due to governance failures, missing USOPC recognition, and reputational damage.
Impact: US teams remain eligible for ICC events.
Oversight: Managed temporarily by the ICC and the Normalisation Committee.
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