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ICC suspends USA governing body

USA Cricket Association suspended following concerns around the game's governance

Cricket's hopes of establishing a foothold in the United States suffered a setback Friday when the country's ruling body was suspended for a third time by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

A review report into the USA Cricket Association had expressed "significant concerns about the governance, finance, reputation and cricketing activities of USACA".

It is the third time the American body has fallen foul of the ICC having also been suspended in 2005 and 2007.

"The ICC Board had put USACA on notice in its January meeting and had hoped that it would show some urgency to address and improve in the areas that were identified as weaknesses," said ICC chairman N.Srinivasan.

"Unfortunately, the response to date has been inadequate and it has proved necessary for the ICC Board to take further action."

Until their suspension is lifted, USACA will receive not be receiving funding from the ICC and 

The suspension is a blow for the associates, who just last month earned a World T20 qualifier berth with a runners-up finish behind Canada in the Americas Twenty20 Division 1 tournament in Indianapolis. Despite the suspension, the ICC said that the USA team will still be allowed to participate in July's world qualifying event.

The top six qualifiers from that tournament, set to be hosted by Ireland and Scotland, will book their place in the opening round of the World T20 in India next year.

As well as the senior team, the USA's under-19 side will also be permitted to play in the coming Americas Championship in Bermuda.

USACA will need to demonstrate to the ICC board that they have improved governance, finance, and operations concerns before their reinstatement is considered.