Scott Weenink will step down as chief executive of New Zealand Cricket on January 30, 2026, after informing the board of his decision on Friday, December 19.<\/p>\n
In a media statement, Weenink said his decision followed differences with several member associations and the New Zealand Cricket Players\u2019 Association over the organisation\u2019s future priorities and long-term direction, including the role of T20 cricket in New Zealand.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter careful consideration, it has become clear that I hold a different view from several Member Associations, and the NZCPA, on the future priorities for NZC, including the long-term direction of the game and the best role for T20 cricket in New Zealand,\u201d Weenink said. \u201cGiven these differences, I believe it is in the best interests of the organisation that new leadership takes NZC forward from here.\u201d<\/p>\n
His departure comes at a time when New Zealand Cricket is understood to be considering major changes to its domestic T20 structure, including proposals to introduce a franchise-based league by January 2027, which would replace the existing Super Smash competition.<\/p>\n
Weenink, who was appointed CEO in August 2023, said he was proud of the progress made during his two-and-a-half-year tenure, pointing to record financial performances and long-term broadcast agreements with Sky and Sony.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been a privilege to lead NZC, and I am proud of what the organisation has achieved in the past two and a half years,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The period also included significant on-field success, with the New Zealand women winning the T20 World Cup, the men securing a series victory over India, and reaching the Champions Trophy final.<\/p>\n
Despite those achievements, Weenink said he did not want to create instability by continuing in the role without the backing of key stakeholders.<\/p>\n
While acknowledging his contribution, NZC board chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon thanked Weenink for his service and wished him well for the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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