Last updated on February 2nd, 2025 at 01:20 am

“CEO of ICC “Geoff Allardice” Resigns. Are Pakistan’s Champions Trophy Preparations to Blame?”

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• Geoff Allardice Steps Down: The ICC confirmed that Geoff Allardice has decided to resign from his position as Chief Executive Officer.
• Tenure Overview: Allardice joined the ICC in 2012 and became CEO in November 2021 after serving as acting CEO.
• Acknowledgment from ICC Chair: Jay Shah expressed gratitude for Allardice’s leadership and contributions to advancing global cricket.
• Allardice’s Reflections: He stated it was a privilege to serve and highlighted achievements in enhancing cricket’s global reach.
• Timing of Resignation: His resignation comes just weeks before the ICC Champions Trophy, raising questions about preparations for the event.
• Concerns Over Champions Trophy: Reports suggest Allardice faced pressure due to mishandling preparations and funds related to the tournament in Pakistan.
• Next Steps for ICC: The ICC Board will begin the process of finding a replacement for Allardice.

CEO of ICC, Geoff Allardice Resigns. Are Pakistan’s Champions Trophy Preparations to Blame?

Not less than a month is remaining for the Champions Trophy to commens, and one more controversy grips in with Pakistan.

ICC Geoff Allardice, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has announced his resignation. This has sparkled another kind of controversy in the cricketing world and Pakistan is dragged in to it.

A decision has made many people perplexed and surprised. This announcement comes just few weeks before the highly controvertial and anticipated ICC Champions Trophy, which is set to take place in Pakistan and Dubai.

Geoff Allardice has been a crucial member of ICC and a significant figure in international cricket since he was appointed in ICC in 2012. Before joining ICC, Geoff was working as an Cricket Operations Manager in Cricket Australia. His tenure at the ICC began as the General Manager of Cricket, where he was significant in playing a vital role in various initiatives taken by ICC in at enhancing the sport globally. His appointment as a CEO of ICC in November 2021, before that he was handling this position as an acting CEO of ICC for 8 months. 

In a statement reflecting on his time at the helm, Allardice expressed pride in what he had accomplished during his tenure. He noted that it was a privilege to serve as CEO and highlighted key achievements such as expanding cricket’s global reach and establishing a strong commercial foundation for ICC members. He thanked Jay Shah, the ICC Chair, along with the board of directors and the entire cricket community for their support over the past 13 years. Jay Shah also took a moment to acknowledge Allardice’s contributions, stating, “On behalf of the ICC Board, I want to sincerely thank Geoff for his leadership and commitment during his tenure as Chief Executive.” Shah emphasized that Allardice’s efforts were instrumental in advancing cricket on a global scale.

The timing of Allardice’s resignation raises eyebrows, particularly with only three weeks remaining until the Champions Trophy begins. There are reports suggesting that he faced mounting pressure from within the ICC board due to concerns about preparations for this prestigious tournament. Specifically, issues regarding stadium readiness in Pakistan have been cited as significant factors leading to his departure.Sources indicate that there were frustrations regarding financial mismanagement during previous events, including last year’s T20 World Cup held in the USA. The ICC board was reportedly dissatisfied with how preparations were being handled for the Champions Trophy, particularly concerning two venues in Rawalpindi and Karachi that are not ready for international matches.

As the ICC now embarks on finding a successor for Allardice, there is an air of uncertainty regarding how this leadership change will impact upcoming events, especially with such a major tournament on the horizon. The ICC board has confirmed that they will do the needful to find a suitable replacement soon.

In the nutshell, Geoff Allardice’s resignation at this time has raised hell lot of eyebrows and pointing fingers towards PCB and asking “is this mess created by PCB for Champions Trophy”?

As cricket fans look forward to the Champions Trophy, they will be keenly watching how these developments move forwards and what else will happen before, during and after the Champions Trophy 2025.

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