ICC appoints three-person panel to evaluate T20 World Cup 2024 conduct; USA cricket gets 12-month ban

A 12-month suspension notice has been issued to United States of America Cricket (USAC) due to an unexpected expense lapse during the 2024 T20 World Cup. For those who are unaware, the USA and the West Indies jointly hosted the T20 World Cup in 2024, with the opening leg taking place in New York City.

A forensic examination of the problems was earlier demanded by Pankaj Khimji of Oman, and a team was constituted by the International Cricket Council. Taking note of the matter, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has designated Lawson Naidoo of South Africa, Imran Khawaja of Singapore, and Roger Twose of New Zealand as members of a review committee. On July 22, the panel notified the ICC of the conduct in response to the USA’s notice of suspension.

“The delivery of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024 will be reviewed, the ICC Board has acknowledged. Three directors—Roger Twose, Lawson Naidoo, and Imran Khwaja—will be in charge of this; they will report to the Board later this year, according to a statement from ICC.

It provides an overview of the event’s accomplishments in comparison to its goals, its long-term effects in the United States, etc. The evaluation will cover more ground than just costs. An ICC source stated that the precise terms of reference would be determined later.

The ICC has clarified that Claire Furlong and Chris Tetley’s resignations, which were initially thought to be tied to the World Cup’s management, were preempted and unrelated to the current controversy.

USAC and Chile have a year to address their existing non-compliance, according to ICC

Regarding the USAC’s future in the wake of the ICC ruling, the apex council declared that both the USAC and Chile have a year to make amends.

“After being formally placed on notice, USA Cricket and Cricket Chile have a year to address their existing non-compliance with the ICC Membership Criteria. According to the statement, neither Member is thought to have put in place a comprehensive governance and administrative structure and mechanisms that are appropriate for their purposes.