ICC to Audit T20 World Cup Amidst Concerns and Tetley's Resignation

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to conduct an audit of the recently concluded T20 World Cup at its upcoming board meeting in Colombo. Concerns have been raised by board members regarding the organization of the tournament in the United States and West Indies.

Amidst these concerns, ICC's head of events, Chris Tetley, has resigned. Sources indicate that member boards have expressed concerns over excessive expenses incurred during the tournament's USA leg. Questions have also been raised about the selection of New York as the central venue for marquee matches, given the construction of a temporary stadium.

"The audit is ongoing. There are assumptions that the ICC may have incurred losses in ticketing during the USA leg. The tournament appeared mismanaged, and the performance of the New York stadium fell short of expectations," an ICC source stated.

The board will examine whether the organizing committee exceeded its allocated budget. While acknowledging the challenges of introducing cricket to the US market, the source emphasized the need to scrutinize expenses.

Regarding Tetley's resignation, sources suggest that he had been discussing the matter with ICC officials for a year. With a series of ICC events, including the ODI World Cup last year, Tetley and another executive were requested to remain on board to ensure a smooth transition. They may be asked to continue until the Women's T20 World Cup in October or the Champions Trophy in February.

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