Last Updated on 5 months ago by Charbel Coorey

USA Cricket has responded with a plan of action after they were suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The ICC made this decision at a Board Meeting due to what it termed “repeated and continued breaches” of USA Cricket’s obligation as a member of cricket’s governing body.

In a media release on their official website, USA Cricket says they aim to provide clarity on recent issues and how they can move forward. The board opened up on the challenges they have had with American Cricket Enterprises (ACE), with disputes resulting in “drained resources, distracted leadership, and created instability within the cricketing ecosystem.”

Who are American Cricket Enterprises (ACE)?

ACE is a private consortium and parent company of Major Cricket League (MLC). In 2019, ACE and USA Cricket signed a Term Sheet agreement to help grow the sport in the United States.

However, it has been a rocky road since. In August 2025, USA Cricket announced the termination of its commercial agreement with ACE. It claims ACE failed to meet obligations under the Term Sheet agreement. This includes financial commitments, infrastructure development, organisational structure, and governance responsibilities.

Soon after, ACE took USA Cricket to court, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

“We’re disappointed with the actions of USA Cricket,” said ACE Chief Executive Johnny Grave. “For the last six years, ACE has been focused on the athletes, fans, and partners who have helped develop US cricket. We have commenced legal proceedings against USA Cricket to prevent the irreparable harm caused by its wrongful termination of the ACE agreement and to protect the thriving cricket community that ACE has cultivated in America.”

USA Cricket opens up on breach of trust from American Cricket Enterprises (ACE)

In their news release, published on November 12, USA Cricket described the ACE partnership as one “built on unequal terms.” Venu Pisike, USA Cricket Chairman, said the organisation faced persistent defiance.

“For six years, USA Cricket sought good-faith cooperation to finalise a fair, balanced agreement,” he said. “Instead, we faced persistent defiance, withheld payments, and increasing attempts to erode our authority as the sport’s National Governing Body.”

“We were made to feel like a tenant in our own house,” the Chairman continued. “Every time we raised compliance issues, the response was intimidation or financial withholding. That is not partnership, that is control through deprivation.”

USA Cricket also provided a PDF attachment summarising the major events leading to their suspension from the ICC. “This record is not intended to assign blame, but to provide an honest account of how the organisation arrived here, and how it plans to rebuild with integrity,” read their news release.

In October, USA Cricket declared bankruptcy. The ongoing crisis has left players considering their future in cricket, as reported by Wisden. It remains to be seen how USA Cricket picks itself up off the canvas.

“USA Cricket is resolute in ensuring that American cricket has a strong, sustainable future. We will continue to work closely with the International Cricket Council, domestic stakeholders, and partners to deliver on this vision,” said Pisike back in August.

For now, USA are still eligible to compete in major tournaments. They will participate in the 2026 T20 World Cup and build-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

USA qualified for the next World Cup courtesy of their magnificent performance in 2024. They qualified for the Super Eights courtesy of a memorable win over Pakistan and dominant victory over Canada.