ICC suspends USA Cricket over governance failures:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially suspended USA Cricket’s membership with immediate effect, citing ongoing governance and compliance failures. The decision, announced on 23 September 2025, follows prolonged concerns regarding USA Cricket’s ability to function as a responsible ICC Member, and comes just as the sport prepares for a high-profile return to the Olympic Games at LA28. The ICC Board’s decision was based on “repeated and continued breaches” by USA Cricket, violating obligations outlined in the ICC Constitution. The key issues include, Failure to implement a functional governance structure, Inability to progress toward National Governing Body status with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), Reputational damage caused to cricket in the US and internationally.
