The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Geoff Allardice will step down as ICC Chief Executive.
Allardice joined the ICC in 2012 as General Manager of Cricket, coming from Cricket Australia where he served as the Cricket Operations Manager. He was appointed as CEO in November 2021, after serving as acting 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 said in a press release issued by the ICC.
“I’d like to thank the ICC Chair, the board of directors and the entire cricket community for their support and collaboration over the past 13 years. I believe this is the right time for me to step down and pursue new challenges. I am confident that cricket has exciting times ahead, and I wish the ICC and the global cricket community every success in the future,” he added.
Allardice’s decision to resign comes shortly after Jay Shah was appointed as the ICC Chairman on December 1, replacing Greg Barclay.
“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 truly grateful for his service and wish him all the very best in his future endeavours,” Shah remarked.
Allardice’s leadership played a crucial role in the ICC’s administration during a challenging period for cricket, particularly amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Among his significant achievements, his push to bring cricket to the Olympics stands out.
It was also under his leadership that the first ICC event was held in the USA last year. The ICC has confirmed that it will “initiate the next steps to identify a replacement” for Allardice.
