ICC forms three-member committee to review conduct of T20 World Cup

International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday formed a three-member committee to "review delivery" of T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by USA and West Indies last month.

committee features former New Zealand batter Roger Twose and two or directors Lawson Naidoo and Imran Khwaja, who is deputy chair of ICC.

" ICC Board confirmed that re will be a review into delivery of ICC T20 World Cup. This will be overseen by three directors, Roger Twose, Lawson Naidoo and Imran Khwaja who will report back to Board later in year," an ICC release stated.

It is understood that ICC incurred losses in excess of USD 20 million for conducting matches in New York, Florida and Dallas.

It is learnt that allocated budget for US leg of tournament was around USD 150 million and it was found that budget h overshot by a fair distance which was red-flagged by certain influential board members of global body.

Poor quality of drop-in pitches, ticketing system and logistical issues ded to ICC's woes. A close look at how various tenders were handed out also raised concerns.

It is understood that role of some top ICC executives will also be thoroughly looked into by committee.

Alrey, he of events Chris Tetley has tendered his resignation although official reason given was that an ICC flagship event every year (men and women) was taking its toll.

USA, Chile put on notice and given 1 year for compliance  

governing body for cricket in United States, popularly known as USAC, has been formally put on notice and given 12 months to comply with ICC's Associate Membership criteria.

As per ICC's Associate Membership Criteria, USAC has fault on two counts 2.2 b (i) governance 2.2b (ii) ministrative and executive structure.

It is learnt that USAC has not complied with norms of USA Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), which is mandatory to get recognition as National Governing Body (NGB) to be a part of Los Angeles Games in 2028 where cricket is one of medal events.

In case, USAC, in its current form, fails to comply with USOPC guidelines, LA Games organisers would be forced to de-recognise former and form a new NGB.

second reason is believed to be non-appointment of CEO, which is a must for any cricket board.

"USA Cricket and Cricket Chile have been formally put on notice and have 12 months to rectify ir current non-compliance with ICC Membership Criteria," release stated.

"Neir Member is considered to have in place a fit for purpose detailed governance and ministrative structure and systems." " Board agreed that a Normalisation Committee comprising of Board and Management representatives will be set up to oversee and monitor USA Cricket's compliance romap and ICC Board will reserve its right to suspend or expel Member for continued non-compliance." 

Cricketing Decisions

Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) confirmed allocation of eight regional qualifying spots for 2026 T20 World Cup. This would see two teams qualify from Africa and Europe, one from Americas and three from a combined Asia and EAP regional final.

ICC, with its long-term strategic commitment to equity across men's and women's game, also confirmed expansion of women's T20 World Cup in 2030 from 12 to 16 teams.

cut-off date for qualification for 2026 women's T20 World Cup qualifier was confirmed as October 31, 2024.

CEC approved appointment of Paul Reiffel to Cricket Committee as Elite Panel representative.