Italy have been members of the International Cricket Council since 1984
Italian cricket is in crisis days after the country's T20 World Cup debut, as it emerged that a senior national governing body official has been investigated over a sexual assault allegation.
Federazione Cricket Italiana (FCRI) women's cricket co-ordinator Prabath Ekneligoda, 57, was the subject of a criminal investigation relating to a claim he inappropriately touched a member of the Azzurri women's national team.
Multiple members of the Italy board are said to have resigned over this case and other governance issues, BBC Sport has been told.
The sexual assault allegation was made to police in Rome in March last year by a player who has represented the national team.
