Podcasts about New Zealand Cricket

In this episode of the show, Baldy, Raj and Stu discuss the week that was in IPL 2026, Geoff Allott's appointment as New Zealand Cricket CEO and draft their Black Caps Test squad for the upcoming tour to Ireland and England. We start the show by discussing another disappointing week for the Mumbai Indians, before we turn our attention to the three sides just on the outside of the playoff picture - the Gujarat Titans, the Chennai Super Kings and the Delhi Capitals. Are Shubman Gill's GT building momentum? Does Sanju Samson have another 4-5 hundreds in his locker? And how much did DC's Kyle Jamieson enjoy his yorker to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?! As the conversation continues, there's praise for Virat Kohli, Heinrich Klaasen, Josh Hazelwood, Arshdeep Singh and a host of other players, before we move on to discuss New Zealand Cricket's appointment of Geoff Allott as CEO. What are the key decisions waiting for him on day 1? And what does this mean for the NZ20? To round out the show, Baldy challenges Raj and Stu to draft a 15-player Black Caps Test squad to tour the UK and Ireland, which leads to a few disagreements and a much longer show than Baldy was expecting. Does Mitchell Santner's injury complicate the selection process? Jacob Duffy or Kyle Jamieson? Or both? Is there room for a bolter? A back-up wicketkeeper? A spinner? Kane Williamson's legacy, Glenn Phillips's role and the back-up seamer spots in hot demand. We'll be back in your feed again soon with more cricket news, including the charge to the IPL finals and the Black Caps' tour to England. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 1:00 IPL 2026: Is the Top 4 already decided? 3:40 Mumbai Indians continue to disappoint 7:25 Are the Gujarat Titans building momentum? 9:35 Virat Kohli is majestic 12:35 Are the Chennai Super Kings still in the mix? 15:30 Delhi Capitals up and down form 20:40 RCB, SRH & Punjab Kings looking good 28:45 Geoff Allott named NZ Cricket CEO 37:55 Black Caps Test squad draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Black Cap Geoff Allott has been appointed New Zealand Cricket's new CEO. The ex-fast bowler-turned-administrator served as NZC's general manager of cricket from 2008 to 2010, and board director between 2013 and 2021. Allott says the role is 'a huge honour' and he's looking forward to getting stuck in. "I know it's a big challenge, but to be given the reins of New Zealand Cricket - the sport that I love - is a huge honour. I'm really looking forward to the opportunity." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 28 April, 2026, the BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka outlines the detail from the Free Trade Agreement with India. We talk to the National Road Carriers about whether loosening restrictions on trucks will cause more potholes on our roads. New Zealand Cricket's new chief executive Geoff Allott tells us how excited he is about NZ20. And on The Huddle, Maurice Williamson and Josie Pagani discuss whether there really has been an assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Cricket have been the first of the three major codes to announce who will be taking over as CEO in 2026. Geoff Allott, a former Black Caps fast bowler, will be assuming the role from the first of July this year and there will be plenty on his plate when he steps into the role. Geoff joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney react to the rumours around the appointment of the new NZ Cricket CEO. They also discuss whether anything was achieved in the ODI series in Bangladesh, and whether there's room for any new talent in the test squad for England. Your views are welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the battle of two 1990s Black Caps teammates for the New Zealand Cricket chief executive job. The New Zealand Herald reports Geoff Allott and Lee Germon are the final two for the gig - vacated by Scott Weenink late last year. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the show, Binksy, Baldy and Stu discuss an interesting week in the world of cricket, which saw the IPL begin with RCB's win over SRH, New Zealand Cricket approve (in-principle) the formation of a new T20 franchise league & more details emerged about England's post-Ashes review. We start the show with game 1 of IPL 2026 - the Sunrisers Hyderabad taking on the defending champion RCB. The match played all the hits - big sixes, quality catches and big names - but it was a big Kiwi who stole the show with Jacob Duffy grabbing three quick wickets in the powerplay for RCB and then earning himself a well-deserved rest after 7 overs of the contest. We discuss the impact player rule, Virat Kohli's shot of the tournament, bowling concerns for SRH, Phil Salt's catching and a scattering of other IPL news including an injury to MS Dhoni and Ben Duckett's withdrawal. As we move to New Zealand, we breeze past South Africa's white-ball tour only really name-checking Ben Sears & Amelia Kerr, and spend the majority of this segment wondering how the proposed NZ20 franchise league would work and whether there's enough time to get things up and running for January 2027. To round out the show, we discuss England Cricket's post-Ashes review, which has seen the Stokes/McCullum combination retained . . . at least for now. We talk about whether anything is likely to change, whether it needed to change and why the Bazball style might not have suited the current England squad in the same way that it seemed to energise the group only a few years ago. We'll be back in your feed again soon with more cricket news, including some IPL game reviews and the upcoming NZ tours. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 1:30 RCB v SRH 2:45 Impact players 6:30 Story of the powerplays 8:20 SRH bowling concerns & RCB batting highlights 12:15 Jacob Duffy 15:10 Catching 16:10 Other IPL news: Dhoni, Cummins, Duckett 23:15 Black Caps v SA 27:50 NZ20 approved, but what now? 42:00 Ashes review over - McCullum to stay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 19, Episode 36: Geoff and Adam are back together at last, after weeks of travel difficulty, and a huge news week means a two-part weekly show. Later this week will come the two-day meeting between Cricket Australia and the state associations to decide whether they should go ahead with trying to sell off the Big Bash League. Of course most involved have spent months positioning the conversation to make sure that happens. Is anyone against it, and has anyone given proper weight to the likely drawbacks? This week we get into the matter in depth, as well as more of the amateur-hour stuff we've come to expect from New Zealand Cricket, and some strange moves in the Australian women's team. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thefinalword⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and win a case of Stomping Ground or a swag of Step One clothes. Browse the beers at ⁠stompingground.beer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or get 15% off Step One gear at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠uk.stepone.life/discount/TFW148⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Lacuna Sports - bespoke female cricket wear, created by women for women:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lacunasports.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stop snoring with 10% off a Zeus device: use code TFW2026 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠zeussleeps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off BIG Boots UK boots and socks at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bigboots.co.uk/?ref=thefinalword⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for workers since 1919: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mauriceblackburn.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CBUS Super - Build your something. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cbussuper.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sort your superannuation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your big NordVPN discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nordvpn.com/tfw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t20vision.com/FINALWORD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find previous episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠finalwordcricket.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Title track by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Urthboy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Zealand Cricket has landed in its preferred revamp for its T20 cricket league. Sam also discusses a big weekend in Super Rugby, and the Warriors 100 per cent start to the NRL. Sports commentator Sam Ackerman.

New Zealand Cricket want to explore a franchise league to replace the current domestic T20 competition. Board chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon says a revitalised domestic league was the preference instead of entering a New Zealand team in an expanded Australian Big Bash T20 competition. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen. 

A T20 cricketing revolution is officially underway in New Zealand. The governing body is backing the proposed NZ20 privatised franchise league as a preferred option for the domestic game next season, which already has major association and players' association support. NZC say the decision is in principle only. Players Association CEO Heath Mills told Mike Hosking the level of interest in the competition and potential teams has been encouraging. He says New Zealand is institutionalised to believe we're too small or don't have enough money for a league, but other, smaller economies such as the West Indies have had incredibly successful leagues. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZ20 consortium are confident - but not adamant - they will get off the ground for next January. The franchise league has been given conditional support by New Zealand Cricket. NZ20 establishment committee chair Don Mackinnon says this conditional approval is enough to get things going at this stage. "We do have a backup, NZ Cricket's very aware that it could push to January '28, but that's not our goal at the moment. We're going to work really hard to deliver it in the timeframe we've got." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 23 March, 2026, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones on why we'll now let Australian-grade fuel into New Zealand. New Zealand Cricket backs an NZ20 franchise competition - but a former international's quit the board as a result. How a social media post on Rocky the dog got tenants in trouble with their landlord. And on The Huddle, Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani on how Winston Peters is whipping up his party's popularity in election year. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Cricket's trans-Tasman counterparts believe time will tell over whether choosing NZ20 over a Big Bash team is the right play. NZC have given conditional backing to a new franchise league - rejecting an entry into the Australian tournament. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ20 has triumphed, but the administration disaster at New Zealand Cricket continues. Former Black Cap Dion Nash —understood to have been against the local franchise league that has been provisionally accepted— has resigned from NZC's board. A statement says Nash was no longer aligned with the future direction of the organisation. NZ Herald Sports Reporter Alex Powell told Ryan Bridge that it's not surprising to see Nash falling on his sword. He says it was sort of known behind the scenes that he was the one board member really against NZ20, and without him, they could've come to this conclusion a few months ago. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Cricket is poised to decide whether to keep domestic T20 cricket as is, form a new privatise franchise league, or bid for expansion spots across the Tasman. Discussions have been taking place, with many cricketers and industry experts voicing their insights into NZ Cricket's next steps. Daily Telegraph cricket writer Ben Horne joined Piney to share his thoughts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smithy reacts to the breaking news that New Zealand Cricket supporting the NZ20 proposal as they said in a statement 'New Zealand Cricket will pursue the proposed NZ20 franchise league as the preferred option for its domestic T20 competition.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long-anticipated decision on the future of Twenty20 cricket in New Zealand still appears to be a way off. Speculation had been mounting that Monday was "D-Day" for New Zealand Cricket. The board had been expected to decide whether to back the proposed NZ-20 franchise competition, or pursue a plan to enter a New Zealand team in Australia's Big Bash League. However it appears the decision has been deferred - extending a process that has already exposed deep divisions within the sport. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

The New Zealand Cricket board is still deciding the future of the country's domestic T20 game, but a couple of Black Caps have other ideas. The options have effectively been whittled down to launching a privatised NZ20 tournament, given the Super Smash is without a broadcast deal for next summer, or setting up a local team in Australia's Big Bash League, provided they get an invitation. Sportstalk host Elliott Smith explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Cricket is faced with ever-growing tension and a major decision. The organisation is considering an overhaul of the domestic game, a privatised T20 league, dubbed NZ20. Former NZ Cricket CEO Justin Vaughan joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the complexities of the situation, what will happen, and whether it's a good idea. Vaughan told D'Arcy that it's been coming for a long time. He says the tension between international and domestic cricket has been gathering momentum, and the time for NZ Cricket to make some difficult decisions will arrive very soon. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest advocates for New Zealand cricketers is going to be looking after every professional player around the globe. After almost 25 years in the role, Heath Mills is stepping down as New Zealand Cricket Players Association chief executive to become executive chairman of the World Cricketers' Association. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story was released today detailing that New Zealand Cricket staff members are unhappy after what happened with former NZC CEO Scott Weenink on his way out of the organisation. It was also announced earlier today that head of the NZCPA, Heath Mills, is resigning from the role after 25 years. Shayne Currie is the Editor at Large for the NZ Herald and he joined D'Arcy to break down what he knows. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three of our major national sporting organisations are searching for new leadership at the very top. Former chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, Martin Snedden spoke to Corin Dann.

At this time of the year it's nice to reflect on some of the good things that happened throughout the year, and just days ago the nominees for the 63rd Halberg Awards were announced. There have been some huge moments in sport this year - from world championships to domestic and international recognition, and the annual Halberg Awards nominations provide a snapshot of the breadth of Kiwi achievement. What's really cool to see is how track and field athletics, snow sports and a wonderfully mixed collection of other sports dominate the list of contenders for top honours. It's been a year where individuals have excelled and teams have done pretty well, but suffered from inconsistency. I'd like to thank Geordie Beamish, nominated for Sportsman of the Year, for providing us all with the best feel good moments of the year. At the World Athletic Championships in Tokyo he survived a fall in the 3000m steeplechase semi-final, during which a rival stood on his face, and still managed to come in second. I thought that was going to be my most viewed sports video of 2025 – but it was surpassed days later by watching Beamish in the final become the first New Zealander to ever win track gold at a world athletics championships. It still makes me smile just thinking about the end of that race. His ‘late kick' is a life lesson on finishing well. Along with the extraordinary talented Hamish Kerr, who had another stellar year, and the success of emerging superstar Sam Ruthe, we've seen a genuine resurgence in New Zealand athletics. Alpine and snowboarders are well represented among the finalists, thanks to elite performances on international circuits. Alpine ski racer Alice Robinson is on fire at present, and I'm told by those in the know that freeskiers Luca Harrington, nominated in the Sportsman of the Year category, and Finley Melville Ives, nominated in the Emerging category, are very much medal contenders heading into the Winter Olympics next year. But amongst all the highlights there's also some soul searching – or maybe CEO searching - that needs to be done in 2026. The resignations of three high-profile CEOs in major sports — New Zealand Rugby's Mark Robinson, Netball New Zealand's Jennie Wyllie, and New Zealand Cricket's Scott Weenink, mark a significant shake-up in national sporting leadership in 2025. Robinson's departure from NZ Rugby follows years of navigating commercial and structural change within the sport. In one of the biggest and messiest stories of the year, Wyllie's exit from Netball NZ has prompted calls for greater transparency, and reflection of both governance and performance, particularly in light of contentious decisions about coaching roles. And in Cricket, Weenink stepped down after public disputes over the sport's direction, especially regarding the future of domestic T20 formats - suggesting there are deep strategic disagreements about how the game should evolve in New Zealand. Clearly there's some uncertainty ahead for three of our biggest sporting codes, but these changes also bring opportunities, a chance for fresh vision and leadership and, hopefully, better entertainment and performances for fans. In the meantime, congratulations to all the Halberg nominees. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a huge week in New Zealand sport - but not so much for action on the field. This morning news broke of the resignation of New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenick, which comes less than 24 hours after Netball New Zealand announced CEO Jennie Wyllie has quit. RNZ sports reporter Dana Johannsen has been across it all and joins Jesse in the studio to discuss.

Questions are growing over the future of New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Corin Dann

Earlier today an open letter signed by several former Black Caps test and One Day International players was shared. The letter detailed concerns around the proposed, privately backed NZ20 T20 franchise cricket league. The league is one of the four options that New Zealand Cricket are considering as the way forward for franchise cricket in New Zealand. Don Mackinnon is the chairman of the NZ20 establishment committee, and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on the concerns that were published today around this proposed competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi cricket icon Mark Greatbatch has a new role: President of New Zealand Cricket. His career in the sport included iconic knocks such as saving a draw against Australia at the WACA in 1989, batting for 11 hours, and pioneering the pinch hitting role at the top of the ODI batting order. Greatbatch joined Piney to discuss his new role and some of his iconic cricketing moments. “In this role you've got to listen and see what the pulse of the game is. There's some really exciting and challenging at the same time things happening in world cricket at the moment.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 29th November 2025, could New Zealand be the host for the 2034 Commonwealth Games? The NZOC have committed to exploring the possibility and CEO Nicki Nicol joined Piney to chat about whether it would be possible. The All Blacks off season reviews are underway, with an added eye on the coaching staff. Coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith discussed what goes on in coaching reviews. And NZ cricket icon Mark Greatbatch has a new role: he's been named President of New Zealand Cricket. He joined the show to discuss his new role and some of his iconic moments. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins ACC Head G Lane to cast their eye over the Black Caps Test squad to face the Windies (01:15), look at their draw for the World T20 (10:00) and dissect the unholy administrative mess that is New Zealand Cricket (15:00). Then head across the ditch to clean up the mess from Perth and look ahead to the Gabba (21:30)... Before going around the grounds in India and locally (30:15). Finally, all your favourite furniture (36:30), including Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I?, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and the internet sensation Bat Chat! Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the New Zealand Cricket Board met and elected three new life members, one of whom was the Naenae Express himself, Ewen Chatfield. He joins Emile Donovan.

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to discuss how New Zealand are shaping up for the T20 World Cup next summer. They discuss the depth in the Black Caps squad, ask if winning the T20 World Cup would be the perfect way for Kane Williamson to end his international T20 career, and discuss a big 12 months coming up for New Zealand Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could a New Zealand-based team join the Big Bash T20 cricket competition? NZC governing body chief executive Scott Weenink says they are investigating whether joining the Australian league is viable. Cricket Australia is mulling over expansion options – Singapore, New Zealand, and Canberra have been deemed candidates. Weenink told Mike Hosking they've been in talks for about a year about the potential of adding a men's and women's team to the Big Bash. If it were to happen, he says it wouldn't be at the expense of Super Smash, as it's important to have a strong domestic competition in New Zealand as well. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No hard feelings from Gary Stead with New Zealand Cricket rejecting his proposal to job-share the Black Caps coaching role. His seven-year tenure will conclude at the end of this month - with NZC deciding to stick with an all-format mentor. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further, LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Wellington Mayor Justin Lester is leading a campaign to have overlooked cricketer Ewen Chatfield instated as a lifetime member of New Zealand Cricket. He joined Emile Donovan to explain his cause.

Big moves are brewing in American cricket!New Zealand Cricket makes history, becoming the first national board to invest in an overseas T20 league, teaming up with Major League Cricket for a brand-new franchise in 2027.What could this mean for MLC's future - and for cricket's big moment at the LA Olympics?Plus, we dive into all the latest IPL drama, including Glenn Maxwell getting dropped after Virender Sehwag's suggestion that the Big Show was treating the tournament like a ‘holiday'.

Big moves are brewing in American cricket!New Zealand Cricket makes history, becoming the first national board to invest in an overseas T20 league, teaming up with Major League Cricket for a brand-new franchise in 2027.What could this mean for MLC's future - and for cricket's big moment at the LA Olympics?Plus, we dive into all the latest IPL drama, including Glenn Maxwell getting dropped after Virender Sehwag's suggestion that the Big Show was treating the tournament like a ‘holiday'.

Big moves are brewing in American cricket!New Zealand Cricket makes history, becoming the first national board to invest in an overseas T20 league, teaming up with Major League Cricket for a brand-new franchise in 2027.What could this mean for MLC's future - and for cricket's big moment at the LA Olympics?Plus, we dive into all the latest IPL drama, including Glenn Maxwell getting dropped after Virender Sehwag's suggestion that the Big Show was treating the tournament like a ‘holiday'.

In this episode of the show, Raj, Baldy and Stu look back at week 5 of IPL 2025, which saw Mumbai and RCB make their moves, CSK start looking to next season and New Zealand Cricket invest in Major League Cricket in the USA. We start this week with a check in about RCB. It's been a strange season for them so far - less hyped than previous years, struggles at home, but with a lot of the players in key positions all delivering on what's required. We talk about Virat Kohli's quietly impressive stats, Josh Hazlewood doing the business, Tim David's finishing, Krunal Pandya's key moments and whether it's time to load up on RCB stock before it is too late. From there, we move to Mumbai's charge up the table thanks to Rohit Sharma's return to form, Suryakumar Yadav's consistency, a bag for Trent Boult and a bowling attack that looks so much more complete now that it features Jasprit Bumrah. Then it's time to bounce around a few different topics - from the top 6 teams putting a gap between them and the rest, to left-handed openers like Priyansh Arya and Yashasvi Jaiswal, and the contrasting fortunes of teams like the Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings. We round out the show with a discussion about New Zealand Cricket's investment in MLC in North America. Is international investment in franchise cricket a glimpse into the future of the game? How will it work in reality? Who could it benefit? Could we ever see something similar in the IPL? We'll be back in your feed again soon with more IPL coverage. If you're enjoying our content then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Is it time to invest in RCB & Virat Kohli? 6:35 Mumbai Indians on the charge 10:25 Net Run Rate and the top 6 breaking away 12:45 Can we put a line through CSK and RR? 14:30 Are the Sunrisers also done? 19:25 Do CSK need to look to the future? 22:00 Yashasvi Jaiswal's brilliance 23:35 Is 2025 the year of the specialists? 27:15 Priyansh Arya and the importance of composure 29:55 Why the hesitancy about DC? 36:15 New Zealand Cricket's investment in Major League Cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Embattled ventures into America in other sports aren't swaying New Zealand Cricket boss Scott Weenink's confidence in their new investment. They've become the first national body in the code to invest in a franchise T20 league - taking a stake in an expansion team in North America's Major League Cricket. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A groundbreaking new partnership for New Zealand Cricket, in an effort to keep the country's top players from joining other global T20 franchises. New Zealand Cricket have joined forces with the financial backers of a new franchise in North America's Major League Cricket - a competition that has a value of at least $200 million. The move could help keep leading players and coaches in the Black Caps set-up, instead of becoming global T20 freelancers. CEO Scott Weenink told Mike Hosking they're taking a two-pronged approach. He says this presents an opportunity to diversify their revenue streams into the most lucrative global sporting market, while also creating opportunities for their high performance staff and players. The new team —which is yet to be formally named or have their location confirmed— will debut in the 2027 season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we talk to disgraced former Highlander Joey Wheeler and ACC Head G Lane - did he disgrace himself at the New Zealand Cricket Awards night? And speaking of New Zealand Cricket - could Jerry be the next test cricket coach?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Cricket is currently weighing up the pros and cons of having multiple Black Caps coaches.

Gary Stead is stepping down as Black Caps white ball coach, and New Zealand Cricket says it's stepping up its search for somebody to fill the role. Former Black Caps coach John Bracewell spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand Cricket admit there's a chance they'll turn Gary Stead down if he decides he wants to continue as Black Caps test coach. The long-serving mentor has stepped down from the white-ball formats, but is yet to decide whether he wants to continue in the red-ball role. The governing body is deciding whether to split the coaching role or bring in a new, singular coach. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Manaia Stewart joins ACC Head G Lane to relive one of the greatest ever days in New Zealand Cricket history as today marks the 10th Anniversary of The Hairy Jav's Semi-Final winning Six at the 2015 CWC (0:00)! Then, the fellas get into Rugba Leegue with news that the South Sydney Rabbitohs mascot has been accused of punching a child (10:28)...Next, Manaia comes up with the real reason why Pakistan sent over a B side (23:41) before we pay our respects to the mighty Grizz Wylie and George Foreman (33:04). Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (42:52)...Brought to you by Export Ultra! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another ICC tournament, and it's another deep run for New Zealand. What is it about the team and the culture around it that allows them to consistently compete at the highest level? With the Champions Trophy final coming up, Tim Southee joins Yash Jha on the Stump Mic podcast to share his thoughts on the New Zealand way, which makes them ever-present contenders on the biggest cricketing stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine is extending her break from cricket and won't take part in next month's series against Sri Lanka. Devine stepped away in January citing well-being issues. New Zealand Cricket's head of women's high performance Liz Green said they are fully supportive of Devine's decision. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

One of the greatest batters in women's cricket history has been honoured at New Zealand Cricket's inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony. Debbie Hockley spoke to Corin Dann.

Nasser and Athers rope in cricketer turned commentator Simon Doull to talk all things New Zealand cricket. They discuss the Black Caps' historic Test series win in India, the upcoming retirement of Tim Southee, and look ahead to the England series, which starts next week.