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Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

Last updated on: October 20, 2024 10:35 IST

CA boss Nick Hockley to step down

Clark had earlier served as CA's Executive General Manager, Community Cricket, but resigned from her role after a two-year stint.

IMAGE: Clark had earlier served as CA's Executive General Manager, Community Cricket, but resigned from her role after a two-year stint. Photograph: Kind courtesy Belinda Clark/X

Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley has announced his resignation after five years at the helm and will step down from his post in March next year following the conclusion of the current season.

Sydney Morning Herald reported that Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird and fellow directors informed Hockley that he was not seen as a long-term option and offered him the opportunity to exit on amicable terms.

 

"Hockley advised CA's board of his intended departure after chair Mike Baird and fellow directors had decided that they did not see him as a long-term CEO, but wanted to give him the chance to exit on his own terms," SMH reported.

"This was a difficult decision,” Hockley was quoted as saying by the newspaper.

“However, following what promises to be a blockbuster summer and with our five-year strategic plan well progressed, this is the right time to pursue another challenge, while giving the board plenty of time to find its next CEO to build on the strong foundations now in place," he further stated.

With India set to arrive in less than three weeks time for a blockbuster five-Test series, Hockley said that right now goodbye is not on his mind.

“This is not the time for goodbyes, as I remain completely focused on the season ahead and supporting the board on succession and a smooth transition.”

Among the contenders to replace Hockley, the frontrunner is Cricket Australia's Head of Cricket, James Allsopp. Other names in the running include former CA Head of Broadcast and Commercial Stephanie Beltrame, former women's captain Belinda Clark, and Australian Cricketers' Association CEO Todd Greenberg.

Former captain Clark has administrative experience, having served as CA's Executive General Manager, Community Cricket, but resigned from her role in November 2020 after a two-year stint.

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