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ICC Suspends USA Cricket, Keeps National Teams Eligible for Olympics and 2026 T20 World Cup

Citing repeated governance breaches, the ICC has installed temporary team oversight as a normalization panel defines the path to reinstatement.

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Overview

  • The ICC Board suspended USA Cricket with immediate effect on Sep 23 after a year-long review and engagement with stakeholders.
  • The decision cites failures to implement a functional governance structure, lack of progress toward USOPC National Governing Body recognition, and actions that caused reputational damage.
  • U.S. men’s and women’s teams retain the right to compete in ICC events, including preparations for LA28 and the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
  • Team management and high-performance programs will be run temporarily by the ICC or its representatives to protect athletes and maintain continuity.
  • An ICC Normalisation Committee chaired by Jay Shah will prescribe demonstrable governance reforms and monitor progress, following a 2024 on‑notice period and a short reprieve granted in July; USAC leaders said they are awaiting reinstatement conditions, as commercial disputes and player uncertainty persist.