Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended USA Cricket’s membership with immediate effect.
In a statement issued late Tuesday, ICC said the decision was based on USA Cricket’s repeated and continued breaches of its obligations as an ICC Member under the ICC’s Constitution. “These include, but are not limited to, the failure to implement a functional governance structure, lack of progress toward achieving National Governing Body status with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and significant actions that have caused reputational damage to cricket in the United States and around the world,” the statement added.
According to ICC, the suspension was necessary to protect the long-term interests of the game. “The ICC’s top priority remains ensuring that the athletes and the sport itself are not impacted due to the suspension,” it added.
The management and administration of the USA national teams will temporarily be overseen by the ICC and/or its designated representatives to ensure continued support for the players and maintain momentum towards Olympic inclusion.
