ICC suspends USA Cricket membership but keeps teams eligible for events, Olympics

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended USA Cricket's membership with immediate effect over repeated breaches of its obligations under the ICC Constitution, the sport's global governing body said on Tuesday. The ICC Board cited failures to implement a functional governance structure, lack of progress toward recognition by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and actions that caused reputational damage to the sport in the US and globally. Despite the suspension, the ICC said US national teams would keep their right to compete in ICC events and continue preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Management and administration of the teams will be overseen temporarily by the ICC or its representatives to maintain support for players and...