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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
USOPC calls for immediate resignation of USA cricket board
in Birmingham: The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has urged all independent directors of USA Cricket (USAC) to resign with immediate effect, paving the way for a wholesale leadership overhaul. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In an email reviewed by David Patterson, senior governance adviser to the USOPC, told USAC chief executive Jonathan Atkeison that the committee wants every independent board member to step down so that 'new independent members can be appointed to replace them.' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. According to people familiar with the talks, the International Cricket Council (ICC) supports the USOPC's assessment. Members of the ICC's normalisation committee attended the recent meetings in Los Angeles with USOPC officials, USAC chair Venu Pisike and Atkeison, where the need for a 'clean slate' was underscored. In his correspondence, Patterson outlined seven next steps and stressed that the USOPC 'will remain involved and engaged throughout this process and beyond.' Atkeison, responding to the email, warned the board that unless the USOPC's conditions are met, the committee will not open the application window for recognising a national governing body for cricket — effectively barring USAC from overseeing Olympic cricket in the United States. Referring to previous discussions, Patterson added that partial fixes 'just don't work' and that a full leadership reset is 'by far the best course of action.' Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch Atkeison has circulated Patterson's message to the entire USAC board, noting that the only new element is a willingness by USOPC and ICC officials to 'jointly construct the initial slate of independent director candidates.' sought comment from Pisike and board members Srini Salver and Anj Balusu, but none had responded at the time of publication. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This story will be updated when they do. Sources say several directors are prepared to resign, while Pisike and Salver are resisting pressure to do so. In fact, despite the communication, one board members claims they have received no formal communication from the ICC, despite the governing body's recent meetings with USOPC and USAC leadership. The USOPC's intervention adds to mounting pressure on USA Cricket, which has faced repeated scrutiny over governance and financial management since its formation in 2018.
Express Tribune
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
PCB proposes tri-series with USA, Canada
Listen to article Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met USA Cricket Chief Executive Officer Johnathan Atkeison in Washington to explore collaborations, including a potential tri-series with Canada, the PCB announced on Tuesday. The two officials discussed the possibility of hosting a tri-series featuring Pakistan, Canada, and the United States, as well as bilateral series between the men's and women's teams of Pakistan and the US. Naqvi assured Atkeison of full support for the development of cricket in the United States. 'He offered to train US coaches in Pakistan and invited Atkeison to visit during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which begins next month,' the PCB said in a statement. Cricket remains a niche sport in the US, with around 200,000 players participating at various levels, including amateur, club, and international competitions. However, recent growth has been driven by the popularity of T20 cricket, with Major League Cricket emerging as the premier domestic competition.
