Geoff Allardice quits as ICC chief govt, no alternative named

The global cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Geoff Allardice determined to step down from his role, ICC introduced on Tuesday, much less than three weeks earlier than the Champions Trophy.


there was no immediately replacement named. "The ICC Board will initiate the subsequent steps to become aware of a substitute," cricket's determine frame said in an legitimate launch.


Allardice joined the ICC in 2012 because the ICC trendy manager of cricket, having formerly held the position of cricket Operations supervisor at cricket Australia. He changed into appointed as the ICC's CEO in november 2021, having formerly served as the appearing CEO for eight months.


ICC Chair Jay Shah thanked Allardice for his offerings. "On behalf of the ICC Board, I need to virtually thank Geoff for his management and dedication all through his tenure as chief government. His efforts have performed a key function in advancing cricket globally. we're sincerely grateful for his carrier and desire him all of the very excellent in his destiny endeavors," he stated.


Allardice said it became the proper time to step down and take on new challenges. "it's been a privilege to function the chief government Officer of the international cricket Council and i'm quite happy with the results we've got executed, from enhancing the worldwide reach of cricket to the commercial basis put in region for ICC members.


"i would like to thank the ICC Chair, the board of directors and whole cricket network for their support and collaboration during the last 13 years. I accept as true with this is the right time for me to step down and pursue new demanding situations. i am assured that cricket has exciting times beforehand, and i desire the ICC and the global cricket network each success in the future," he said.

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