International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Geoff Allardice has decided to resign from his post, the council confirmed on Tuesday.
Having previously worked for Cricket Australia as cricket operations manager, Allardice joined the ICC in 2012 as general manager of cricket. Having previously spent eight months acting CEO, he was named as the ICC's official chief in November 2021.
"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," ICC Chair Jay Shah said in a statement.
"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.
“I’d like to thank the ICC Chair, the board of directors and 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," said Mr Allardice.
The ICC board will start looking for a replacement now.
