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On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Stuart Ford to get stuck into the entrails of the first couple of days of the home summer of Test cricket (00:00).Plus, they gnash their teeth at the behind-the-scenes machinations at NZ Cricket (25:32), and nibble at the 2nd Test of the Ashes (29:27)! Finally, find the answer to last week's Who Am I? (34:17), and tuck into a farm-based Cricket Violence Corner and Bat Chat combo (36:05)... 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.

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.

NZ Cricket boss Scott Weenink is said to be fighting for his job amid an increasingly bitter power struggle over a the future of the domestic game. RNZ understands the NZ Cricket board has signalled Weenink's position may now be untenable. The dispute centres around a proposed new twenty-twenty franchise league, backed by a private consortium. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

The time is right for New Zealand to join the rest of the world with a privately-backed, franchise Twenty20 league. That's the message from Don Mackinnon, the man standing at the front of the group looking to achieve just that. Some 22 years on from cricket introducing the shortest format, T20 has become the vehicle in which the sport is growing around the world. And, as is the case with sports like football and basketball, strong club-based franchise competitions have proven to be the main driver of that. Led by the Indian Premier League, established in 2008, the franchise game has slowly but surely expanded to all corners of the cricket-playing world. First to India, then England, Australia, Pakistan, the West Indies, South Africa and so on. Even non-cricketing strongholds such as the US, Canada and even Nepal have franchise domestic leagues. The only exception to that is New Zealand. Since the inception of T20 cricket, New Zealand has maintained a domestic competition made up of the six major associations – Auckland, Northern Districts, Wellington, Central Districts, Canterbury and Otago – known as the Super Smash. However, the lack of any franchise-style model has left the Super Smash outdated. Instead of operating as NZ Cricket's (NZC) main driver of revenue, the Super Smash instead operates as a breeding ground for local talent, allowing Kiwi players to develop and step into the Black Caps and White Ferns respectively. And while that might be beneficial for New Zealand's national sides, the Super Smash being left off Sky's new cricket broadcast deal from the start of next summer shows the model, as it stands, is broken. But, led by Mackinnon, a consortium that includes former Black Caps captain Stephen Fleming and NZ Cricket Players' Association boss Heath Mills wants to take New Zealand into the franchise world. The proposed “NZ20″ would involve teams created by the major associations being sold to private owners, and establish a league to be played at the height of the Kiwi summer in January, as early as the start of 2027. It would also provide parity to what has been shown to work around the world. While the format is still to be finalised, the NZ20 would theoretically be a Kiwi-based league providing New Zealand's players the opportunity to play a franchise competition at home. As and when a format is decided, and agreed to by NZ Cricket, the major associations and the players' association, the NZ20 would revolutionise the sport in Aotearoa. Speaking to Weekend Sport with Jason Pine, Mackinnon – the chairman of the NZ20 Establishing Committee – explained that while similar attempts to implement a franchise league in New Zealand haven't materialised, the state of the sport in 2025 has changed that equation. “If we go back a decade, I was on the board of NZ Cricket,” he said. “We looked at setting up a franchise league back in 2013-14. “At the time we didn't think it was viable. But as one highly respected figure put to me, there's never been more money in the international game of cricket at the moment. “So many people around the world are excited by it and investing in it, but New Zealand is not part of that. “I just think the time is right to tweak that model and create something in our domestic league that fans are excited by. The money is there, the interest is there. The timing is perfect.” Naturally, with this kind of expansion, falsehoods have materialised. For a start, Mackinnon dismisses any notion the NZ20 is a “rebel league”, as suggested when first reported. Mackinnon concedes “it would be crazy to do this without the support of NZC”. Earlier this year, the NZ20 Establishing Committee presented the concept to NZC. In turn, two members of the NZC board are also part of the Establishing Committee, at a time when the governing body assesses multiple options as to how to revolutionise the shortest format here. Mackinnon also points out that what the NZ20 intends to do isn't new. Cricketing nations across the globe have implemented the same models, where privately-backed franchises co-exist with national boards to allow T20 to operate as the centrepiece of the domestic season. Those models have provided the blueprint for the NZ20 Establishing Committee to take on board. “What we're looking to do here is not novel,” Mackinnon said. “In actual fact, it's done all around the world. “The better question might be ‘why aren't we?' The South African league, for example, has gone from loss-making to extraordinarily successful. The Caribbean league has done exactly the same. “The Caribbean league is probably the model we've mostly looked at as replicating, in part. It's a relatively small economy, a relatively small talent pool. And yet it is reinvigorating the game in the Caribbean. “Will it be here in 30 years' time? I don't know. But the model is certainly doing great things for the game at the moment. There is absolutely no reason why we can't do it here.” What's more, there is also evidence of Mackinnon's suggestion of franchises having stakes controlled by the major associations, while selling ownership to investors. For example, England's “The Hundred” competition initially involved its franchises being co-owned by the English county cricket sides. However, when put to tender earlier in 2025, hundreds of millions of pounds were raised for the counties to use as they saw fit, including investing in the grassroots. The biggest potential worry for the NZ20 – if successful – is the window in which it would operate. If Mackinnon's suggestion of January eventuates, the NZ20 would clash with Australia's Big Bash League, South Africa's SA20 and the UAE's ILT20. The SA20 and ILT20 are both owned by Indian private equity, while the Big Bash League is almost certain to follow a similar path in seeking outside investment. Naturally, then, that would leave the NZ20 competing for talent, be it local or international. For Mackinnon, though, the priority is ensuring the competition is primarily an outlet for New Zealanders. “We're really conscious of that,” he said. “The first thing is we want to make sure our very best players are playing in it. “Heath [Mills] has been talking a lot to the Daryl Mitchells of this world, the Kane Williamsons – our best players. They are incredibly excited about this as a concept. “First and foremost, you're going to have a young kid playing for Otago, bowling to Finn Allen for example. That's got to be good for the game in New Zealand. “There's an awful lot of really good white ball cricketers playing around the world, not all of them can play in South Africa and Australia. “I have no doubt that there would be the opportunity to supplement squads. They would still be very good, exciting players that would put bums on seats.” However, the NZ20 isn't the only option on the table for NZC. The national body is also undertaking a review, led by Deloitte, to determine which direction it should move in. While a similar, privately-backed franchise model is also on the table – separate from the NZ20 – the biggest potential rival would be for the NZC to seek having at least one side join Australia's Big Bash. While that would mean New Zealand and Australia joining forces – as seen with the Warriors in the NRL, the Breakers in the NBL and Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League – it would also mean NZC has less influence on how the team could be run. Regardless, Mackinnon, said that while the NZ20 Establishing Committee believes it has the best way forward, it ultimately wants to see what's best for the sport – even if it means NZC moves in another direction. “I'll be the first to applaud NZ Cricket for looking at all of their options, they're doing the right thing,” he said. “If they say that's better for cricket in New Zealand, we will live with that and I will wish that project every success. “It seems to me a competition that's played throughout New Zealand, ideally at holiday venues at the peak of summer, with some of our best players playing, some great international players is better for fans, it's better for players, it's better for our regions, and personally I think it's better for our Black Cap and White Ferns development programmes. “But that's just our opinion. I fully accept that NZ Cricket are looking at all their options – as they should.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moves are underway to investigate how domestic T20 cricket might be revamped here in New Zealand. Among the suggestions being put forward are a franchise based T20 league, similar to those of many other Tier 1 cricket nations, a New Zealand team entering the Australian Big Bash competition, and a refresh and reinvigoration of our current Super Smash competition. Former Black Cap and vastly experienced white ball cricketer, Anton Devcich joined Piney to discuss the measures NZ Cricket needs to take to breathe life back into our domestic T20 scene. In regards to a franchise based league, Devcich 's not entirely sure how well it would work, but he knows that a significant chunk of change would need to be forked out to any team involved. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 15th November 2025, former Black Cap and vastly experienced white ball cricketer Anton Devcich joined Piney to discuss what NZ Cricket needs to do to breathe life back into our domestic T20 scene. The All Blacks' Grand Slam hopes remain alive, but they face their biggest test match of the Northern Tour this weekend against England. Former England international Thomas Waldrom offers his thoughts on how important this test is for both nations. And Chris Lendrum joins to discuss what's next for the Black Ferns after parting ways with Head Coach Allan Bunting. 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.

NZ Cricket Great John Bracewell catches up with Smithy to preview todays second ODI v England in Tauranga, conditions, expectations, team selections, commentary team & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can't blame New Zealand Cricket for the weather. Last night the Australian men's T20I team retained the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy when the 2nd of 3 matches was called off due to the aaaaah atmospheric conditions. Yeah, it rained. The 3rd game, a dead rubber if you will, is likely to follow the same path and the series will be won by Mother Nature 2-1. Can't blame NZC for the weather. You can blame them for the scheduling though. It's almost as insane as giving McLean Park in Napier a fixture. A drought breaker if you will, a temptation for the weather gods that won't be ignored. The spring of cricket has hardly bounced into action. If anything, the opening salvo has recoiled. The tantalising prospect of a rare visit from the best team in the world has been dampened. Or in the case of game one, frozen out of the picture, with the players, umpires, ground staff, commentary teams, and crowd left asking themselves hard questions. For the crowd, the primary question would have been: why did we bother? NZC has backed themselves into this corner, desperate to provide the national side with time in the middle before next year's World Cup (yup, another one) whilst juggling the demands of franchise T20 cricket and essentially ignoring the concept of a summer of cricket, the traditional season in which we celebrate and immerse ourselves in the game. To be fair, NZC is a cork in the cricketing waters, and they do a reasonable job of making some acceptable purses from the pig's ear they've been given. But when the cream of the touring matches are set down for spring and the Proteus tour and the only real inbound summer action is confined to 5 ODIs, one wonders where the home fans sit in the pecking order. Evidentially, over the last few summers, based on scheduling, not as high up the chain as we'd like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Paul Stewart Ford joins ACC Head G Lane to preview the summer of cricket that begins tonight (00:00)! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Then the fellas discuss the rumours of a New Zealand franchise being added to the BBL (13:05)...Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (22:15)...GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AGENDA & BYC LIVE PODCAST HERE! Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE!Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's cautious optimism within the Black Caps about the prospect of a New Zealand team in cricket's Big Bash T20 league. NZ Cricket are investigating whether joining the Australian competition is viable. Sports commentator Nick Bewley revealed what we know so far. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been reported that NZ Cricket and Cricket Australia have been in talks over the past 12 months around the possibility of a New Zealand team's inclusion in the Big Bash by 2028 Upon hearing the news, Nick spoke with former Black Cap and ODI captain Chris Cairns to hear his thoughts on the possible expansion. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy 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.

In this episode of the show, Jamie and Stu discuss India v Pakistan at the Asia Cup, the white-ball series between South Africa & England, NZ A's tour to South Africa and the NZC casual contracts that leave the Black Caps with some tough decisions in the build up to the T20 World Cup. We start the show by talking about India's dominant performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup group stage. We talk about India's depth and the balance that their two brilliant allrounders - Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel - provide, as well as the impressive contributions of the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Saim Ayub's bowling was a bright spot for Pakistan in what was otherwise a tough day at the office for Mike Hesson's side. Next we move to the final stages of the English home summer to discuss a damp end to the white-ball series against South Africa, which saw a return to form for England's batters in between the rain. After scores of 400 in an ODI then 300 in a T20, it wasn't hard to hand out praise, with Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell in particular our topics of conversation. We also look back at a full international summer from Jofra Archer and try to make sense of a very full domestic calendar. We round out the show with a Black Caps focus - first a NZ A performance against South Africa which put the likes of Rhys Mariu, Dale Phillips, Curtis Heaphy, Adi Ashok and Matt Fisher in the spotlight, before running through NZ Cricket's decision to hand out five casual contracts to Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Lockie Ferguson, Devon Conway and Kane Williamson. Does Kane's inclusion mean we might see him at the T20 World Cup? And did you realise the NZ home international summer is only two weeks away? Finally, we mention Gary Stead's new gig in the Ranji Trophy, and shout out Leicestershire for gaining promotion in the County Championship. We'll be back in your feed again next week to discuss more stories from the world of cricket, including the Asia Cup & more from England and New Zealand - maybe even some Australia A v India A content. 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 0:40 Asia Cup - India's dominant win against Pakistan 15:05 England's batters come to life against South Africa 18:30 Phil Salt's impressive performance 22:10 Jacob Bethell's hundred 26:30 Jofra Archer's home summer 29:15 England's disjointed domestic schedule 33:15 Mariu, Ashok, Fisher & more shine for NZ A 40:00 NZ Cricket's casual contracts 46:30 Gary Stead's Ranji Trophy gig & Leicestershire's promotion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie Moloney has been CEO of Sky NZ for five years. For much of that time she's been dealing with downsides – a failed acquisition of Mediaworks, Spark Sports gifting their rights to TVNZ and prolonged satellite issues. But lately, things have been looking up. They successfully brought NZ Cricket rights back, scooped up Three's assets for $1, and just last week lengthened their rugby deal under very buyer-friendly terms. She joins Duncan Greive on the Fold to dig into all those issues and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finn Caddie and James McOnie join ACC Head G Lane to discuss the Mount Rushmore of NZ Cricket and why Sir Richard Hadlee looks like Saddam Hussein (00:00)?WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Then, the fellas break down the All Blacks team to face Argentina this weekend (05:40), before discussing the drama around OnlyFans in cricket (20:30), Foxy qualifying for the PGA Championship event (26:00), and preview the next round of SailGP (27:30)!Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (34:50)...Have you joined our Facebook Group 'The Caravan' yet? - JOIN HERE! Join our Rugby Championship Fantasy League - CLICK HERE to start a team with the code HB9TP1OMBrought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is what it says on the box today team x Who is going to make the Mt Rushmore of NZ Cricket?!?!?! #soundthealarmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ric & Chappy kick off the show discussing the proposed changes to the way cricket is run in New Zealand, which could result in a massive revolt from the Major Associations, with threats of action against the national body.  Read more at sportnation.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ric & Chappy give you a draft of their four best NZ Cricket All-Rounders for their 'Mount Rushmore' this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss England's lack of firepower at Old Trafford – can India square the series? The Zimbabwe tri-series was a perfect start for the new Black Caps coach, and a controversial player levy was ditched by NZ Cricket – should clubs and associations be able to choose their own technology? Plus, they have a chat with Meg Lay, the first woman ever on the ground staff at Lords. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps and White Ferns are staring down the barrel of a packed summer schedule, according to a new release from NZ Cricket. New Zealand have released their schedule for the upcoming home summer, with a combined 59 international fixtures for both the men's and women's sides. BYC podcast co-founder Paul Ford joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss England chasing down 350 on Day 5 of the 1st Test to beat India (00:00)! Then the fellas review NZ Cricket's schedule for the upcoming home Summer (06:00) and tease another Off The Long Run special episode with Kyle Jamieson aka Gulliver (17:30)... Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (22:30)... Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul on how Mark Robinson went in his five years as NZ Rugby CEO. Talkback - How do we think he went? Former All Black Daryl Gibson on his new job as NZ Cricket's high performance manager. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"All I know is, hand on heart, is that I've done everything I can to try and make this team as good as it can be." Gary Stead has officially retired as Black Caps coach. He was keen to stay on to coach the test side, but NZ Cricket have decided they want a head coach for all three forms of the game. Gary spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the drama we've created with our Super Rugby Playoff explanation (00:00)...Then they chat about NZ Cricket's list of Central Contracted players for the next year and who's missed out (06:50)... Next, Sexologist Morgan Penn joins them to chat about the new season of her podcast 'Sex.Life' and she brings in some "toys" for the fellas (18:00).Plus, ACC G Lane puts Morgan through the infamous '22 In 2' questions in what could be the final ever '22 In 2' segment (46:00)...Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink catches up with Smithy to talk about the central contracts announced yesterday, the new generation coming through, players who opted out & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great news for some of our up and coming cricketers today. Four new players have managed to nab an NZ Cricket central contract. Mitch Hay is one of those up and comers and he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. Listen right to the end to hear D'Arcy give him the kiss of death! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo coach Todd Blackadder on winning Japan Rugby League One two years in a row - and how Richie Mo'unga is going. Talkback - Is Japanese rugby actually developing our players well? Or is it still a retirement option? Mitch Hay on getting his first-ever NZ Cricket central contract. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink catches up with Smithy to talk about the evolving situation between India & Pakistan which has affected all IPL & PSL players and the competitions, what NZC are doing & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NZ Cricket Player Association CEO Heath Mills catches up with Smithy to talk about the situation between Pakistan and India and how it has affected the Blackcaps players at the IPL & PSL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the merits of New Zealand Cricket's plan to join Major League Cricket, give their reactions to the Wisden Almanacs challenge to the ICC, and pay tribute to the late Keith Stackpole. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink catches up with Smithy to talk NZ A team and tour to Bangladesh, what this series will achieve, coaching setup, new partnership with Major League Cricket & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Zealand Cricket is branching out. 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. The aim is to keep some of our leading players – and coaches – available for Black Caps duty, instead of opting to effectively become freelancers on the global Twenty20 stage. NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink joined Jason Pine to talk about the decision. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's panel features Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson and Freelance Sports Journalist Aidan McLaughlin. On today's agenda: New Zealand Cricket's bold new move into the United States The NRL confirms its 18th team Can Auckland FC bring home the chocolates on Sunday? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Lauderdale McOnie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss NZ Cricket trying to make it big in America (03:12)! Then the fellas chat about Shaq "Sharting" himself on live TV (9:38), preview another big weekend of Super Rugby (12:46), and is it becoming that year we're not meant to mention for the Wahs (28:08)? Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (30:18)...Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

New Zealand Cricket is going to invest in a team in the USA. The national body is getting a stake in one of the Major League Cricket franchises. NZC CEO Scott Weenink explained to D'Arcy Waldegrave why they're doing this on Sportstalk. 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.

Gary Stead will step down as coach of the Black Caps' white-ball teams, but will spend the next few weeks to decide if he will stay to lead the test team. New Zealand cricket's Bryan Stronach has said the organisation hasn't got a strong preference for either a split-coaching model or a sole appointment at the current moment. Ali Martin, cricket writer for The Guardian, joined Jason Pine to discuss the pros and cons of a split-coaching model, and whether it might be the right thing for the Black Caps. “I can see why they're mulling this over,” Martin said. “In theory it should be possible having a single coach over the whole thing.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the ludicrous scenes in the 2nd ODI between Pakistan and the Black Caps, where a concussion replacement could have pulled off a miracle victory (00:00). Also, somehow G Lane's been invited back to the NZ Cricket Awards after being banned for 12 years... Then the fellas ask F1 and motorsport fans to spread their legs and open up and let us in (22:20), and some bad news for Blues fans (25:40)... Plus, G Lane's 'Stat Chat' about the first season of TGL.Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (36:20)... Brought to you by Export Ultra! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney raise the question of if another T20 league out of Saudi Arabia will add to the quality of the international game. They also discuss the squared series with Sri Lanka for the White Ferns, and whether Plunket Shield cricket deserves greater promotion from NZ Cricket. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Smith has been the High Performance Leader at the Crusaders, High-Performance Coach Development Manager for NZ Cricket, and High-Performance Coaching Consultant for High Performance Sport NZ. He coached NZ u19s to the World Cup title in 2007. He now consults with businesses as well as continuing his work at the top level of sport.In the podcast we chat about;- What makes an environment a high performance one.- How you improve as a coach.- The most important aspect of being a leader.- How to sustain performance over long periods.- How to develop and improve the people in your organization.- The consulting work he does with CEOs.- What All Black Tom Taylor and Leinster Coach Tyler Bleyendaal taught him when he was coaching Canterbury Rugby u21s.- What he learned from chatting with Olympic winning coach Rick Charlsworth.- How to create the optimal learning environment in sport and business.- Why coaches need to reflect and get feedback ,and how best to do this.- The effect body language has on others.- How to approach failure, and growth mindset.- How players learn differently, and how to coach those different learners.Unleash Your Potential - Course for Players That Want to Become ProfessionalsAudible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!Brian's InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramBrian's LinkedIn Get the bonus Podcasts on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart on a Wednesdee to discuss Xmas movies and bug bites (0:00). Then the fellas react to the news that Greyhound Racing will be banned in 2026 (14:00) before analysing the third slowest first-class century of all time from Jeet Raval and debate where the home of NZ Cricket is (21:55)... Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (30:15).Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first 11 players –seven men and four women– to be inducted into New Zealand Cricket's hall of fame have been announced. The rules require inductees to have played for New Zealand and to have been retired for at least five years, with criteria weighted in favour of performance, leadership and influence. Emily Drumm, Debbie Hockley, and Brendon McCullum are among the first inductees, and Piney caught up with each of them after the ceremony to discuss the honour. “To be part of this, you know, inaugural first 11 .... it's a very, very special thing, the likes of probably which I haven't experienced before,” Hockley told him. “It's a New Zealand cricket family, and I've been privileged to be involved in many things, post cricket, but this is really special,” Drumm said. “It's incredibly humbling, you know, like I grew up wanting to play cricket for my country and I would have played one test to have played as long as I did and to have any impact whatsoever was, was pretty amazing, and I feel pretty grateful for it,” McCullum said. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

England will be chasing 104 runs to beat New Zealand in the opening cricket test in Christchurch. A six-wicket haul for paceman Brydon Carse has helped bowl the Black Caps out for 254 in their second innings - Daryl Mitchell top scoring with 84. NZ Cricket head Scott Weenink joins Smithy to recap the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White Ferns have departed from their white ball tour of England after eight losses from eight games, with the governing body citing inexperience as a key reason for their struggles. NZ Cricket head of High Performance Bryan Stronach joined Piney to discuss the team's run of disappointment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Cricket Players Association boss Heath Mills is adamant athletes will keep having to choose between club and country until the global calendar is aligned.  Kane Williamson has joined a growing list in turning down a central contract to pursue the overseas T20 dollar but will still be available to a large extent for the Black Caps across all formats.  Mills says each national board and T20 league design their own schedules independently, rather than collaborating.  He told Mike Hosking that until they come together and agree on a programme that makes sense, then players are going to have to make these sort of decisions.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Jason Hoyte for another episode of NZ's #1 cricket pod, The BYC!In this episode, are injuries going to cut Kane Williamson's career short, is a merge needed for the Super Smash and the Big Bash League to survive, and West Indies debutant Shamar Joseph gets Steve Smith out with his first-ever ball in Test Cricket! Plus, 'Who Am I', 'Cricket Violence Corner', 'News Or Ruse' & 'Toppa Correspondence'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest on the Matt and Jerry Podcast intro is a journalist for The Bounce - an award-winning New Zealand journalist newsletter on sport. He's been immersed in sports journalism since 1996, covering three Olympic Games, various world cups… PLUS two pigeon races. He appears on the Alternative Commentary Collective's podcast, “The BYC”... and it's fair to say he knows a thing or two about our summer game… So to talk about his new book “Modern New Zealand Cricket Greats”, and the Cricket World Cup playing out in India, please welcome Dylan Cleaver - even if he was a wee bit late...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Incoming New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink describes himself as a Test cricket romantic who will focus on the longer format of the game. The businessman and former Wellington first-class cricketer replaces David White who stepped down from the role after 12 years in the job. Sports reporter Felicity Reid joins Lisa Owen in studio. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6336034603112

New Zealand Cricket have stuck with the status quo with the reappointment of Black Caps coach Gary Stead for another two seasons. He will remain in charge across all three formats until mid 2025. Stead has been an advocate of splitting the coaching role between Test and limited overs formats, but New Zealand Cricket rejected that approach. Sports reporter Felicity Reid joined Lisa Owen in studio. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330961891112