ICC suspends USA Cricket’s membership just months before the Los Angeles Olympics, raising concerns about cricket’s future in the U.S.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the suspension of USA Cricket’s membership, creating uncertainty around the nation’s participation in cricket’s Olympic comeback at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The decision comes amid concerns over governance, financial irregularities, and administrative shortcomings within USA Cricket, which has been under ICC’s scrutiny for a long time.
With cricket recently reintroduced into the Olympic program, the United States was seen as a key market for the sport’s global expansion, especially with the LA Games approaching. However, the suspension has cast doubts on the country’s ability to build a strong cricketing structure and represent itself effectively on the international stage.
According to ICC officials, the suspension is a step to ensure accountability and restore proper management within the U.S. cricketing framework. While the development is a setback, ICC has also hinted at working with stakeholders to stabilize cricket in the U.S. before the Olympics.
The decision has sparked debate among cricket fans and analysts, as the U.S. was expected to be a major contributor to the sport’s global growth, given its diverse population and increasing interest in cricket. Whether USA Cricket can recover in time to play a role in the Los Angeles Olympics remains to be seen.
