Geoff Allardice has stepped down as the CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He initially took over the role in 2020 after the suspension of his predecessor, Manu Sawhney. In November 2021, the former cricketer-turned-administrator was appointed as the ICC CEO on a full-time basis. Before becoming CEO, he served as the ICC’s General Manager of Cricket and previously held an administrative role with Cricket Australia.
Allardice’s decision to resign comes just days before the launch of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan. His role had recently come under scrutiny, particularly regarding the delay in addressing India’s potential non-participation in the tournament. Despite the challenges, he expressed gratitude for his tenure at the ICC, calling it a “privilege” to serve the global cricket body. He also stated that he is “incredibly proud” of the progress the organization has made under his leadership.
ICC Chairman and former BCCI secretary Jay Shah extended his best wishes to Allardice, acknowledging his contributions. Shah praised his leadership, stating that Allardice’s efforts played a key role in advancing cricket worldwide. The ICC, in its official statement, confirmed that they will soon begin the process of appointing a new CEO.
Allardice joined the ICC in 2012 as the General Manager of Cricket, having previously served as Cricket Australia’s Cricket Operations Manager. During his administrative career, he was also part of the selection panel for match officials at the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Born in 1967 in Melbourne, Allardice had a brief playing career before moving into administration. He represented Victoria in 14 first-class and four List A matches between 1991 and 1994.
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