USA Cricket Starts Process to Become Certified National Governing Body

USA Cricket has announced the start of its process to become the sport’s certified National Governing Body after two days of initial meetings with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

USA Cricket is currently the national federation for cricket in the United States and is officially recognized by the International Cricket Council, which will organize the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies this summer. The sport of cricket will be at the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles.

The meetings covered a range of topics relating to NGB compliance standards including governance, athlete safety, sports performance, financial transparency, code of conduct, conflict of interest policy, anti-doping measures and more.

“We appreciate the guidance and expertise shared by USOPC officials during this meeting,” USA Cricket Chief Executive Officer Dr. Noor Murad said. “Their insights have given us a clearer understanding of the path ahead and the areas where we need to focus our efforts. We are dedicated to working collaboratively with USOPC to meet the necessary requirements and serve the cricketing community in the best possible way.”

USA Cricket has begun its work on meeting the USOPC governance requirements by proposing amendments to its constitution which are now in front of the membership for ratification. USA Cricket in a release said its timeline includes a series of reports and hearings that, if all goes to schedule, would conclude in its official NGB status being granted in January 2026.

“Our participation in this introductory meeting with USOPC is a significant step forward in our quest to achieve National Governing Body status for Cricket in the US,” said USA Cricket Chairman Venu Pisike. “We are committed to aligning with the highest standards of governance and compliance to ensure that cricket in this country continues to grow and thrive, and our national teams reach new heights.”