Tue Jan 28 20:59:33 UTC 2025: ## ICC CEO Geoff Allardice Announces Sudden Resignation
**Dubai, UAE** – The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Tuesday that Chief Executive Officer Geoff Allardice will be stepping down from his role, effective immediately. The news comes less than three weeks before the start of the Champions Trophy, leaving the governing body to swiftly begin the search for his replacement.
Allardice, who joined the ICC in 2012 and served as CEO since November 2021, cited a desire to pursue new challenges as his reason for departure. In a statement, he expressed pride in his accomplishments, highlighting the expansion of cricket’s global reach and the strengthening of the ICC’s commercial foundation.
ICC Chair Jay Shah praised Allardice’s contributions, thanking him for his leadership and commitment during his tenure. Shah stated that Allardice’s efforts have been instrumental in advancing cricket worldwide.
The ICC Board will now initiate the process of identifying and appointing a successor. No interim CEO has been named at this time.
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