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Mark Greatbatch Elected NZC President; NZC Reports Surplus
Former New Zealand cricketer Mark Greatbatch has been chosen as the new president of New Zealand Cricket (NZC).
NZC has also reported a surprise surplus of 2.2 million dollars for the financial year, thanks to strong broadcasting deals and successful playing programs.
Three former Test players were also honored as life members.
Mark Greatbatch, former NZ cricketer, elected as new NZC president
Greatbatch succeeds Lesley Murdoch, who completed her three-year term
NZC reports 2.2 million dollar surplus, overturning forecasted 6.8 million dollar deficit
NZC's reserves reach record 37 million dollars
Former Test players Rebecca Rolls, Martin Snedden, and Ewen Chatfield elected as NZC life members
- Who
- Mark Greatbatch, Lesley Murdoch, Rebecca Rolls, Martin Snedden, Ewen Chatfield
- What
- Elected as NZC president, life members; reported surplus
- Where
- New Zealand
- When
- Wednesday, Nov 19
- Why
- To lead NZC, honor contributions, improve financial management
Key facts
- New President
- Mark Greatbatch
- Previous President
- Lesley Murdoch
- Surplus Amount
- 2.2 million dollars
- Forecasted Deficit
- 6.8 million dollars
- Current Reserves
- 37 million dollars
- New Life Members
- Rebecca Rolls, Martin Snedden, Ewen Chatfield
Quotes
Diana Puketapu-Lyndon
Board chair of New Zealand Cricket
“I want to convey my enormous gratitude to Lesley for her professionalism as the NZC President over the past three years, and for her great support for the game as well as the organisation.”
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“I also want to welcome and congratulate Mark as our new President and wish him well in the role. We are fortunate in New Zealand cricket to have such strong figures wanting to contribute and give back to the game.”
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