The chairs of the ICC’s top officials began to shake, and the situation regarding alleged financial irregularities in the recent T20 World Cup became severe.
The 3-member committee has been given a free hand for a transparent investigation, and a French audit of the event scheduled in the US and West Indies can also be conducted.
According to foreign media, chairman Greg Barkley and chief executive Jeff Allardyce may also be fired. If the mess is proven, another cultural review of the governing council is also possible.
In a recent board meeting, the ICC unanimously approved a full investigation into the financial affairs of the T20 World Cup held in the USA and the West Indies. A three-member committee consisting of Roger Toews, Lawson Naidu, and Imran Khawaja was formed for this.
This committee has been given a free hand for a comprehensive and thorough investigation. ICC members suspect that something went wrong in this World Cup, which is why they are demanding a full investigation. According to foreign media reports, an external company for a French audit is also being considered, further ensuring the depth of the investigation.
Each transaction related to the tournament will be reviewed. S sources also say that ICC members are clear that if there is any evidence of financial irregularities in the game, then chairman Greg Barkley and chief executive Jeff Allardyce will have to step down.
With the recent resignations of event head Chris Tetley and marketing and communications head Claire Furlong, the board is keen to ensure no obstacles to these investigations. The ICC is also likely to conduct another cultural review, along with the T20 World Cup probe.
A leading British firm conducted a similar review in 2021, which led to the dismissal of chief executive Manu Sawhney. D ne, the council or any board member did not discuss this.
Another source said that the need at this time is to improve things and ensure that the ICC is moving in the right direction. Transparency is not just important, it’s crucial in every matter, especially in the T20 World Cup Audit and Council Review. All stakeholders will keep a close eye, remembering that last month’s World Cup has raised questions on many ICC issues.
