Champions Trophy Stadiums In A Mess In Pakistan, ICC CEO Geoff Allardice Steps Down: Report

International Cricket Council CEO Geoff Allardice has determined to step down simply weeks earlier than the Champions Trophy with a board member indicating that his failure to current a “clear picture” of host Pakistan’s lack of preparedness is among the a number of causes behind the transfer. The 57-year-old joined the ICC in 2012 as General Manager of Cricket, coming from Cricket Australia, the place he served as Cricket Operations Manager. He was appointed CEO of the ICC in November 2021, after having served as appearing 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 mentioned in an announcement.

“I believe this is the right time for me to step down and pursue new challenges,” he added.

The official ICC assertion made no point out of the precise causes for Allardice’s departure however a high supply mentioned the event has been increase for some time.

“The ICC T20 World Cup in the US was big a flop in terms of playing conditions and also it exceeded budget, the auditing is still being done,” the board member instructed PTI on situations of anonymity.

“What broke the camel’s back was Champions Trophy where as CEO, he was supposed to give a clear picture about readiness of Pakistan to host a tourney of such magnitude,” he added.

The Champions Trophy is because of begin on February 19 with India taking part in its share of matches in Dubai owing to safety issues in Pakistan.

The larger concern for ICC is, nevertheless, the truth that event venues in Karachi and Rawalpindi are nonetheless partially beneath development or renovation and the pictures which have trickled in from there don’t paint a really constructive image.

It stays to be seen whether or not Pakistan could be prepared in time for the marquee occasion, which options the world’s high eight groups and is being held for the primary time after 2017.

However, ICC Chair Jay Shah praised Allardice for his contribution to the sport.

“On behalf of the ICC Board, I want to sincerely thank Geoff for his leadership and commitment during his tenure as Chief Executive. His efforts have played a key role in advancing cricket globally.

“We are actually grateful for his service and need him all the easiest in his future endeavors,” he mentioned.

The ICC Board will now start the method to determine Allardice’s successor.

His departure continues the exodus of former chair Greg Barclay’s group from the ICC.

Earlier, Chris Tetley (head of occasions), Alex Marshall (head of Anti-Corruption Unit) and Claire Furlong (head of selling and media) had give up their positions on private grounds.