The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the suspension of USA Cricket’s membership with immediate effect, saying the decision has been taken after a “thorough review of affairs and extensive engagement with key stakeholders over the past year”.

In a media statement, the global governing body blamed the USA Cricket for repeated and continued breaches of its obligations as an ICC member.

The decision comes in the build-up to cricket’s return to Olympics calendar through Los Angeles Games 2028, as the ICC has allowed USA’s national teams to participate in its competitions and prepare for the extravaganza.

“The decision, taken by the ICC Board during its meeting earlier, was based on USA Cricket’s repeated and continued breaches of its obligations as an ICC Member under

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