Follow UsThe ongoing debacle over financial irregularities in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 held in the United States of America (USA) and West Indies, consumed one more top level employee in the International Cricket Council (ICC) after removal of two other top officials last November.
Chief Executive Geoff Allardice decided to step down from his role at the global governing body of cricket.
The ICC appointed a three-member committee to scrutinize the organization of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The committee recommended a comprehensive forensic audit by an external firm. Concerns over fiscal oversight and possible impropriety prompted this decision.
In case of Allardice, the ICC found him guilty of the financial mess up during the World Cup, and confirmed that he has decided to step down. He was appointed in November 2021, and had also worked as the acting CEO for eight months.
“It has been a privilege to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council and I am incredibly proud of the results we have achieved, from enhancing the global reach of cricket to the commercial foundation put in place for ICC Members," Allardice said in his statement, as quoted by Cricbuzz.
"I'd like to thank the ICC Chair, the board of directors and entire cricket community for their support and collaboration over the past 13 years. I believe this is the right time for me to step down and pursue new challenges. I am confident that cricket has exciting times ahead, and I wish the ICC and the global cricket community every success in the future.”
The ICC has also kept a close eye on the preparations of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and UAE as well which is starting from February 19.