TL;DR : The ICC suspended USA Cricket’s membership due to ongoing governance issues and lack of US Olympic Committee recognition. USA loses voting rights and funding but can still compete internationally under ICC oversight, while reforms are enforced for reinstatement.
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended USA Cricket’s membership on September 23, 2025, due to repeated governance breaches and failure to meet ICC Membership Criteria.
- The suspension was triggered by lack of functional governance, internal disputes, disputed elections, legal conflicts, and USA Cricket’s failure to gain recognition from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
- As a result, USA Cricket loses ICC voting rights and funding but retains eligibility for international competitions, including the 2026 T20 World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- National teams will now operate under direct ICC supervision to ensure continued development and Olympic preparations.
- An ICC-appointed Normalisation Committee will oversee governance reforms required for USA Cricket’s reinstatement.
- A terminated commercial agreement between USA Cricket and American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) added to the organization’s instability, amid financial and operational disputes.
- The ICC stated the suspension aims to "protect the growth of cricket in the US" and ensure that "athletes are not impacted by administrative failures."