The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided not to sanction future editions of the USA’s National Cricket League (NCL) due to violations of player composition rules and sanction regulations. The NCL faced operational issues from the start, despite high-profile ambassadors like Wasim Akram and Vivian Richards. Concerns were raised about the quality of pitches and the handling of foreign players, potentially violating U.S. immigration laws. The USA has become a popular location for new T20 and T10 leagues, attracting investment from the South Asian diaspora. The ICC receives a high number of league sanction applications from the USA and plans to overhaul its sanctioning process in the future. In response to the ICC’s warning, USA Cricket has chosen not to sanction the US Open T20 tournament. This decision may be part of a broader effort by the ICC to reset league sanctioning standards globally. Despite the challenges faced by the NCL, the American cricket scene continues to attract first-class and international cricketers, suggesting a potential for establishing quick leagues in the country.
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