ICC CEO Geoff Allardice decided to resign from his post

• On January 28, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that Geoff Allardyce has decided to step down as ICC Chief Executive.

• Allardyce's decision comes amid concerns over Pakistan's readiness to host the Champions Trophy 2025, which begins next month.

• In 2012, Mr Allardyce was appointed as ICC General Manager of Cricket after joining from Cricket Australia, where he held the role of Cricket Operations Manager.

• In November 2021, he was appointed as the CEO of the ICC, having previously served as Acting CEO for eight months.