Geoff Allardice to step down as ICC CEO

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Geoff Allardice will step down from his position as Chief Executive.

Allardice joined the ICC in 2012 as General Manager of Cricket, transitioning from Cricket Australia, where he served as Cricket Operations Manager. He was appointed as ICC CEO in November 2021 after serving as acting CEO for eight months.

ICC Chair Jay Shah stated: “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 endeavors.”


Reflecting on his time at the ICC, Allardice said: “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 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.”

The ICC Board will now begin the process of identifying a replacement.