Australian Geoff Allardice on Tuesday announced his decision to step down as the ICC Chief Executive, just weeks ahead of next month's Champions Trophy ODI tournament.

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.

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,