International Cricket Council CEO Geoff Allardice has decided to step down just weeks before the Champions Trophy with a board member indicating that his failure to present a "clear picture" of host Pakistan's lack of preparedness is one of the multiple reasons behind the move.

Geoff Allardice is stepping down as Chief Executive of the ICC after an influential tenure, just before the Champions Trophy tournament. Allardice, who joined the ICC in 2012, expressed pride in his achievements and gratitude to the cricketing community.

Geoff Allardice announced his resignation as ICC Chief Executive. Appointed in 2021, he enhanced cricket's global reach. He steps down before the Champions Trophy, scheduled next month. His leadership is praised by ICC Chair Jay Shah,

He took over in 2020 after his predecessor, Manu Sawhney, was suspended, and was appointed full time in November 2021

Chief Executive Geoff Allardice decided to step down from his role, ICC announced on Tuesday, less than three weeks before the Champions Trophy. There was no immediate replacement named. "The ICC Board will initiate the next steps to identify a replacement,