he International Cricket Council put USA Cricket on notice on Monday to adhere to its membership rules.
The US board and Cricket Chile “have been formally put on notice and have 12 months to rectify their current non-compliance with the ICC Membership Criteria”, the ICC said in a statement following its annual conference in Colombo.
“Neither Member is considered to have in place a fit for purpose detailed governance and administrative structure and systems.”
It provided no further details but stated it may suspend or expel the member for ongoing non-compliance.
This action coincides with cricket’s return to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles in the T20 format, with the ICC conference focused on “capitalizing on the Olympic opportunity.”
American cricket’s administrative structure has long struggled, and the previous governing body, USA Cricket Association, was expelled in 2017.
In June, the US hosted top teams for the T20 World Cup, co-hosted with the West Indies, with matches held in New York, Dallas, and Florida.
However, there were problems with the playing conditions. The New York wicket, which was developed in Florida and installed shortly before the tournament, faced criticism for its uneven bounce and unpredictability, resulting in low-scoring games.
The ICC announced a review of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 delivery. The ICC also reaffirmed its commitment to balancing men’s and women’s cricket and confirmed that the women’s T20 World Cup will expand from 12 to 16 teams in 2030.
