ICC suspension ‘one of the most difficult moments’, says USAC as it remains committed to navigating through this “challenging” period.
USA Cricket calls ICC suspension ‘one of the most difficult moments’ in its history.
USA Cricket (USAC) has called the ICC’s decision to suspend it “difficult to comprehend” and “one of the most difficult moments” in its history. USAC said in a statement Friday that it is still dedicated to navigating this “challenging” time and will run elections according to the schedule that was decided upon with the ICC.
The announcement followed the board’s October 1 bankruptcy filing. USAC characterised the suspension as “aggressive” and emphasised that the organization’s viability depended on the financial reorganisation.
“The recent suspension of USA Cricket by the International Cricket Council has been one of the most difficult moments in our history,” the statement said. “It has caused uncertainty and disappointment for players, members, volunteers, and supporters. Yet this moment must not be mistaken for dysfunction. It is the result of difficult but necessary decisions taken to protect the game, the organization, and the future of cricket in the United States.”
The statement on Friday, USAC said, was being issued “not in blame, but in belief, the belief that American cricket can emerge stronger, fairer, and more inclusive”. It said that it was taking a “principled path” to ensure “control of cricket in the USA remained with the USAC as well as the local cricket community and not outside commercial interests”.