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USA Cricket announced important leadership and committee appointments today as part of its ongoing commitment to governance excellence and strategic direction ahead of hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in June 2024.
Independent Director and Treasurer: Pintoo Shah
Mr. Pintoo Shah has been re-appointed to the position of Independent Director. Following recent constitutional amendments, USA Cricket’s board of directors approved Shah’s re-appointment for a full three-year term. This decision comes after a rigorous vetting process conducted by the Nomination and Governance Committee.
In addition to resuming his role as an Independent Director, Mr. Shah will also assume the role of Treasurer of USA Cricket. With a proven track record in finance and analytical oversight, he will bring invaluable expertise to USA Cricket’s financial management and investment strategies.
Mr. Pintoo Shah expressed his gratitude, stating: “I am honored to continue serving as an Independent Director for USA Cricket. I am committed to leveraging my expertise to drive positive change and contribute to the development of cricket in the US.”
Secretary: Anj Balusu
Mr. Anj Balusu has been appointed as Secretary, tasked with managing the organization’s administrative affairs and facilitating communication between stakeholders. He has 25+ years of transforming business operations and prioritizing inclusiveness. Mr. Balusu is a long-standing cricket administrator involved in developing grassroots-level cricket programs.
Committee appointments
Furthermore, USA Cricket appointed various committees for a two-year term, under constitutional requirements – 33% representation from USA Athletes. The newly appointed committees encompass a range of functions, including governance, finance, strategic planning, and athlete development. For the complete list of Committee appointments, please click here.
Commenting on these developments, Venu Pisike, Chairman of USA Cricket, stated: “We are delighted to announce these key appointments, which reflect our commitment to excellence, integrity, and inclusivity. With a strong leadership team in place and diverse committees driving our initiatives, we are well-positioned to achieve our strategic goals and elevate cricket to new heights in the United States.”
About USA Cricket:
USA Cricket is the National Federation for Cricket in the United States as recognized by the International Cricket Council. USA Cricket’s mission is to govern, regulate, develop, and promote all forms of cricket at all levels in the United States and to enable U.S. cricketers to achieve sustained competitive excellence and successfully compete in national and international competition. Through a diverse Board of Directors that has representation from most cricket stakeholder groups, USA Cricket will lead the sport to new heights by creating and administering value-added programs to grow and develop the sport.
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USA Cricket (USAC) is the governing body for cricket in the United States, overseeing the national men’s, women’s, and youth teams. It also manages Major League Cricket, the premier domestic Twenty20 competition in the U.S.
