by Jatin Patel | Jan 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
The recent decision by a U.S. bankruptcy judge to remove the USA Cricket board marks a significant turning point in the governance and future direction of cricket in the United States. This action was taken to address ongoing issues within the organization, including leadership deadlock, management dysfunction, and failure to meet critical deadlines, which had resulted in the suspension of USA Cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the withholding of essential funding.
On January 12, 2026, Judge Michael E. Romero of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Colorado issued an order that revoked USA Cricket’s Subchapter V bankruptcy status and appointed a Chapter 11 trustee. This move was driven by the organization’s inability to reorganize under its existing leadership, which was plagued by internal disputes and ineffective governance. The appointment of a trustee effectively replaces the authority of the current board, granting the trustee sweeping powers to stabilize operations, develop a reorganization plan, and re-engage with international and Olympic stakeholders.
Background and Context
Last Summer, USOPC demanded immediate resignation of full USA Cricket board amid governance crisis and later, International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally asked the board of USA Cricket (USAC) to resign as part of a broader plan to fix leadership and governance problems—steps that are necessary for cricket to be played at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (LA28), Board did not respond to either call which end up in ICC suspension.
USA Cricket filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2025, citing a need for structural reorganization. The organization initially opted for Subchapter V, a streamlined process designed for smaller entities to reorganize quickly while maintaining management control. However, the organization failed to meet the December 31, 2025, deadline for submitting a viable bankruptcy reorganization plan, largely due to internal conflicts and deadlock among board members. The board’s inability to function effectively, with a narrow 5–4 majority that later turned into a deadlock 4-4, hindered decision-making and progress.
As a result, the court found that USA Cricket was incapable of self-reorganization and, as a last resort, revoked its Subchapter V status, appointing a trustee with broad authority to manage the organization’s affairs. This decision underscores the importance of good governance, especially for nonprofit sports organizations seeking recognition and support from international bodies like the ICC and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
Implications of the Trustee Appointment
The trustee’s responsibilities include filing a reorganization plan, managing daily operations, negotiating with creditors and stakeholders, and implementing governance reforms such as amendments to the bylaws. The trustee will also serve as the primary interface with the ICC and USOPC, which have emphasized the need for governance reforms, independent directors, and functional oversight to secure recognition as the sport’s national governing body in the U.S.
Importantly, the ICC has indicated that once the USA Cricket board is removed, it will reinstate membership and release withheld funding. This funding is critical for supporting the national team, high-performance programs, and preparations for upcoming ICC events in 2026, as well as the cricket competition at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Broader Goals and Future Steps
The overarching goal is to establish a stable and transparent governance structure that aligns with international standards and meets the expectations of the USOPC. This includes appointing independent directors, conducting new elections under a stabilized framework, and ensuring compliance with governance reforms. The process also involves resolving ongoing disputes, such as the termination of the long-term commercial agreement with ACE, which was halted by the bankruptcy filing.
What a Chapter 11 trustee means?
The trustee replaces both the board and executive authority. Under Section 1106 of the Bankruptcy Code, the trustee now:
- Runs day-to-day operations
- Files and prosecutes a reorganization plan
- Negotiates with creditors and counterparties
- Implements governance reforms
- Acts as the sole representative to regulators
In practical terms: the board is gone, decision-making is centralized, and accountability is external.
Outstanding Issues: ACE Dispute
The ruling does not resolve USA Cricket’s dispute with American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) following termination of their commercial agreement.
What it does change is leverage and clarity:
- Negotiations now run through the trustee
- Arbitration or settlement decisions are centralized
- Any future board will inherit a stabilized posture
- The dispute is reset procedurally, not decided substantively.
LA28 Impact Map (Plain View)
After the ruling
✅ Independent trustee governance
✅ ICC engagement reopens
✅ USOPC roadmap executable
✅ CEO operational continuity
✅ Olympic preparation back on timeline
Next mandatory steps
- Trustee files reorganization plan
- Independent directors appointed
- Governance framework reset
- Elections held under stability
- Full ICC and USOPC compliance restored
Bottom Line – Final Outcome
This is not a bailout — it’s a forced reset.
The court removed governance risk from the system. What follows depends on execution: credibility with regulators, disciplined restructuring, and a clean rebuild ahead of LA28.
For the first time in months, U.S. cricket is moving again — under supervision, with clarity, and on the clock.
Former USA Cricket Board directors,
most of them on expired terms are now removed/suspended when the judge appointed a Chapter 11 trustee
- Venu Pisike — Chairman of the Board
- Anj Balusu — League Director
- Atul Rai — Club Director
- Srini (Srinivas) Salver — Male Player Director
- Nadia Gruny — Female Player Director
- David Haubert (or Hubert) — Independent Director
- Pintoo Shah — Independent Director
- Kuljit (Kuljeet) Singh Nijjar — Elected Director (remained active in board disputes)
- Arjun Rao Gona — Elected Director (active in governance fallout)
Overall, the success of this intervention depends on the trustee’s ability to restore credibility, rebuild the board, and coordinate effectively with international bodies. The ultimate aim is to facilitate cricket’s growth in the U.S., secure Olympic recognition, and ensure the organization’s long-term stability and success in the global cricket community from stalled pathway.
Source List
USA Cricket https://usacricket.org/media-release/usa-cricket-files-for-chapter-11-as-next-step-in-organizational-restructure/
CricExec https://www.cricexec.com/judge-removes-usa-cricket-board-in-dramatic-move-orders-replacement-with-a-trustee-clearing-path-to-icc-funding-and-olympic-reset/689567129/
ESPN CricInfo https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/usa-cricket-crisis-worsens-as-usac-files-for-bankruptcy-1505412
Los Angeles Cricket – LA28 https://losangelescricket.org/bankruptcy-judge-removes-all-usa-cricket-directors-appoints-trustee/
ICC https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-commits-comprehensive-support-to-usa-national-team-cricketers-and-high-performance-programme
USA Cricket ICC suspension and bankruptcy history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA_Cricket
Bankruptcy filed minutes before ACE hearing:https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/usa-files-for-bankruptcy-american-cricket-enterprises-court-hearing-icc-member-body
Governance chaos background:https://www.wisden.com/cricket-news/lawsuits-and-lies-whats-going-on-in-usa-cricket
YouTube video on bankruptcy:
by Jatin Patel | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
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ICC suspends USA Cricket’s membership; builds safeguards to protect athletes and Olympic aspiration
Media release
The International Cricket Council (ICC), after a thorough review of affairs and extensive engagement with key stakeholders over the past year, today confirmed the suspension of ICC membership status of USA Cricket, with immediate effect.
The decision, taken by the ICC Board during its meeting earlier, was based on USA Cricket’s repeated and continued breaches of its obligations as a ICC Member under the ICC’s Constitution. These include, but are not limited to, the failure to implement a functional governance structure, lack of progress toward achieving National Governing Body status with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and significant actions that have caused reputational damage to cricket in the United States and around the world.
The suspension is an unfortunate but necessary step to protect the long-term interests of the game and the ICC’s top priority remains ensuring that the athletes and the sport itself are not impacted due to the suspension. The ICC Board has decided that USA’s national teams will retain their right to participate in ICC events, including preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28).
The management and administration of USA national teams will temporarily be overseen by the ICC and/or its designated representatives to ensure continued support for the players and maintain momentum towards Olympic inclusion. This approach reflects the ICC’s firm commitment to upholding the best interests of cricketers in the USA and the sustenance of a High-performance & Player development program which will seek to elevate the stature and capabilities of players representing USA.
The ICC Normalisation Committee, supported by the ICC management, will outline the steps required for the suspension on USA Cricket to lifted and its membership rights restored. These will include demonstrable and specific changes to USA Cricket’s governance structure, operations and overall status in the Cricket ecosystem. The normalization committee will also monitor USA Cricket’s progress and provide consultatory support.
The ICC remains committed to supporting the growth of cricket in the United States, protect the sporting ecosystem and its constituents, namely the athletes and bolstering its march towards a more significant role on the global stage.
For information:
USA Cricket was placed ‘on notice’ at the 2024 ICC Annual General Meeting for non-compliance with ICC Membership Criteria and given 12 months to remedy that non-compliance. On account of continued non-compliance with the ICC Membership Criteria, USA Cricket was to be considered for suspension at the 2025 AGM. It was only because of a representation made to the ICC normalization committee by USA Cricket and commitments made thereafter to the ICC Board in July, that the ICC Membership voted to keep them ‘on notice’. When USAC was notified of the AGM’s decision, it was specifically advised in writing that, along with fulfilling the commitments it made to the Board and taking immediate steps in that respect, it must (i) not do/omit to do anything that might jeopardise cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics, and (ii) not do anything (by act or omission) that brings cricket or the ICC into disrepute or is contrary to the best interests of cricket or the ICC.
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by Jatin Patel | Aug 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
The USA U19 boys team is set to participate in the 2026 ICC U19 World Cup, which will be hosted in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The team secured their spot by emerging as undefeated champions in the ICC Americas qualifier held at Param Veers Sports, Rydal, Georgia, from August 9th to 16th, 2025.
The qualifier featured a round-robin format involving four teams, each team playing against the others twice to determine the regional representative for the 2026 ICC U19 World Cup. During this tournament, the USA U19 boys defeated Argentina, Bermuda and Canada twice, securing the top position and earning their place in the global competition.
Cricket’s popularity and growth in the United States have been accelerating, especially following the USA’s victory over Pakistan at home during the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The sport’s rise has been both rapid, driven by diaspora enthusiasm, grassroots initiatives, and structural efforts. The sport is gaining prominence, particularly with its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
The increasing number of tournaments, youth programs and training academies across the country reflects a growing engagement among young players, supported by local groups and youth development initiatives.
Historically, the USA U19 team has participated in the ICC U19 World Cup on a few occasions. Their debut was in 2006 in Sri Lanka, where they finished in 12th place. They also competed in 2010 end up as winless, demonstrating ongoing development and competitiveness.
The upcoming 2026 ICC U19 World Cup will feature 16 teams. The top 10 teams qualification directly based on their performance in the 2024 World Cup, with Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. Zimbabwe is serving as hosts or automatic qualification. Additionally, five teams will qualified through regional qualifiers: Afghanistan (Asia), Tanzania (Africa), Japan (Asia-Pacific), the USA (Americas), and Scotland (Europe). This expansion reflects the growing global reach of cricket and the increasing competitiveness of emerging cricket nations.
by Jatin Patel | Aug 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
All matches will start at 10:30 am local time.
Venue – Param Veers Sports Complex, 4130 HIGHWAY 411, RYDAL, GA – 30171
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USA ready to host ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Americas Qualifier
Media Release
The city of Atlanta in the USA will play host to the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Americas regional Qualifier from 7 to 17 August 2025.
The hosts, USA welcome Argentina, Bermuda and Canada in a double round-robin format where the top team will book their place as the Americas regional representative at the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Sixteen teams will contend for the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup between January and February 2026 across five venues in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Teams will be split into four groups of four teams each will compete in the Group Stage, followed by the Super 6, ending in the semi-finals and Final.
Argentina captain, Valentin Bur said: “We’ve been working hard in build-up to the tournament and are excited to get started. Qualifying for the U19 World Cup would be an amazing and unforgettable achievement for us, it would really help to raise more awareness about cricket in Argentina and we want to accomplish that.”
Bermuda captain, Zeri Tomlinson said: “We’re excited to a part of the tournament and are looking forward to playing against the other teams. If we qualify, I would be beyond proud of the team as that would be an incredible achievement. It would be a good opportunity to represent Bermuda on the world stage and compete against the top cricketing nations. It will also be a good way to promote cricket in Bermuda for young kids in school and a great chance for us to show our talent and potential.”
Canada captain, Yuvraj Singh said: “We will feel proud and excited to represent our country on a big stage. The game is growing really fast in our country and brings people together from different cultures, we’re looking forward to working hard and hopefully making our team and country proud.”
USA captain, Arjun Mahesh said: “Qualifying for the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup again would definitely be something special. This time as a captain, it would definitely be a proud and breakthrough moment in my cricketing career. We’re excited to get started and hopefully we’ll make everyone proud.”
ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Americas Qualifier
Match schedule & Results
Saturday, 9 August
Bermuda vs Argentina, Ground 1
Bermuda won by 237 runs. Bermuda 318 for 8 in 50 overs, Argentina 81 for 9 in 26.2 Overs
Luke Horon 74 runs (60 balls, 6x4s, 3x6s, @123.33)
Keegan Jones 73 runs (68 balls, 7x4s, @107.35)
Muhammad Abaidullah 9-0-25-57-4 @6.33e
Franz Bur 7-0-22-65-2 @9.29e
Alvaro Minardi 22 runs not out (34 balls, 2x4s, @64.71)
Sai-Qui Robinson 10-3-51-13-5 @1.62
Johmi Douglas 5-2-23-14-2 @2.80
USA vs Canada, Ground 2
USA won by 65 runs. USA 236 for 6 in 50 overs, Canada 171 for 9 in 50 Overs
Aminder Singh Gill 76 runs (144 balls, 6x4s, 1x6s, @52.78)
Saharsh Shwethan 52 runs (31 balls, 4x4s, 3x6s, @167.74)
Arjun Mahesh 49 runs (52 balls, 3x4s, @94.23)
Yuvraj Samra 9-2-35-37-2 @4.11e
Jagmandeep Singh Paul 35 runs (73 balls, 2x4s, @47.95)
Rohan Sikri 34 runs (53 balls, 2x4s, 1x6s, @64.15)
Adit Kappa 10-2-45-21-3 @2.10e
Sunday, 10 August
Bermuda vs USA, Ground 1
USA won by 204 runs. USA 310 for 9 in 50 overs, Bermuda 106 all out in 32.2 overs.
Aminder Singh Gill 102 runs (122 balls, 10x4s, @83.61)
Sahil Garg 70 runs (68 balls, 6x4s, 3x6s, @102.94)
Saharsh Shwethan 69 runs (58 balls, 3x4s, 2x6s, @118.97)
Isiah Obrien 9-1-21-59-2 @6.56e
Keegan Jones 10-0-23-52-2 @5.20e
Sa-Quin Robinson 34 runs (42 balls, 1x4s, 4x6s, @80.95)
Callum Macfarlane 22 runs(53 balls, 3x4s, @41.51)
Sabrish Prasad 10-1-46-37-4 @3.70e
Adit Kappa 10-0-46-34-3 @3.40e
Argentina vs Canada, Ground 2
CANADA won by 10 wickets. ARGENTINA 23 all out in 19.5 Overs, Canada 62 for 2 wickets in 4.5 overs
Otto Sorondo 7 runs (37 balls, 1x6s, @18.92) – 7 runs Extras.
Jagmandeep Singh Paul 5-3-28-7-6 @1.40e
Yuvraj Samra 20 runs not out (4 balls, 2x4s, 2x6s, @500)
Tuesday, 12 August
Argentina vs USA, Ground 1
USA won by 9 wickets. Argentina 19 all out in 10.3 overs, USA 20 for 1 in 14 balls (2.2 overs).
Ansh Rai 1.3-0-8-2-4 @1.33e
Supransh Kumar 4-1-19-7-3 @1.75e
Sabrish Prasad 4-2-20-8-3 @2e
Nitish Sudini 14 runs(8 balls, 2x4s, @175)
Bermuda vs Canada, Ground 2
CANADA won by 8 wickets. BERMUDA 60 all out in 16.4 Overs, Canada 24 for no loss in just 5 balls (0.5 Overs)
Luke Horon 13 runs (25 balls, 2x4s, @52)
Isaiah Obrien 13 runs (13 balls, 1x4s, 1x6s, @100)
Callum Mcintosh 13 runs (18 balls, 1x4s, @100)
Jagmandeep Singh Paul 3-1-14-7-3 @2.33e
Krish Misra 6-1-27-15-3 @2.5e
Aryan Sidhu 35 runs not out (13 balls, 4x4s, 3x6s, @269.23)
Dharm Patel 18 runs (7 balls, 1x4s, 2x6s, @257.14)
Luke Horon 2-0-7-23-2 @11.50e
Wednesday, 13 August
Bermuda vs USA, Ground 2
USA beat Bermuda by 7 wickets. Bermuda 55 all out in 32.5 overs, USA 56 for 3 in 6.4 overs.
Luke Horan 21 runs (50 balls, 2x4s @42)
Luke Fulton 16 runs (65 balls, 2x4s @24.62)
Utkarsh Srivastava 2.5-1-15-3-2 @1.06
Ans Rai 8-2-41-11-2 @1.38
Adnit Jhamb 3-0-14-5-2 @1.67
Supransh kumar 6-1-27-11-2 @1.83
Adit Kappa 8-2-41-14-2 @2.75
Nitish Sudini 27 runs (13 balls, 2x4s, 2x6s) @207.69
Adnit Jhamb 13 runs (14 balls, 1x4s) @92.86
Argentina vs Canada, Ground 1
Abandoned, Canada 360 for 9 in 42 overs, Argentina 16 for 1 in 1.5 Overs,
Game was delayed by Rain & reduced to 42 overs game , Rain prevented further play during Argentina inning.
Aryan Sidhu 85 runs (58 balls, 6x4s, 7x6s, @146.55)
Shivam Sharma 65 runs (47 balls, 4x4s, 3x6s, @138.30)
Yuvraj Samra 60 runs (40 balls, 3x4s, 6x6s, @138.30)
extras 39
Alvaro Minardi 8-0-24-47-3 @5.88
Friday, 15 August
Argentina vs USA, Ground 2
Congratulations to USA, qualify for 2026 U-19 World Cup…
USA beat Argentina by 9 wickets. Argentina 34 all out in 15.5 overs, USA 35 for 1 in 6.1 overs.
Juan Moline 13 runs (35 balls, 1x4s @37.14)
Sahir Bhatia 4.5-1-23-9-5 @1.86
Supransh Kumar 5-2-26-10-4 @2.00
Amrinder Singh Gill 21 runs not out (20 balls, 1x4s, 1x6s) @105
Saharsh Shwetham 10 runs (12 balls, 2x4s) @83.33
Bermuda vs Canada, Ground 1
Canada won by 13 runs DL methos, Canada 147 all out in 39.5 overs, Bermuda 96 for 6 in 34.4 overs.
Shivam Sharma 54 runs (74 balls, 0x4s, 2x6s, @72.97)
Toby Cox 25 runs (60 balls @41.67)
Isaish Obrian 8.5-0-34-34-3 @3.85
Luke Horan 36 runs (60 balls, 2x4s, @ 60)
Saturday, 16 August
Canada vs USA, Ground 1
Argentina vs Bermuda, Ground 2
*All matches will be played at 10h30 local time.
