Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the departure of CEO Nick Hockley after his completion of tenure until March 2025. His appointment came in June 2020 after Kevin Roberts resigned following unrest at CA due to a dispute between governing body and major stakeholders. Hockley initially took over the role of interim CEO and then was appointed full-time 11 months later.
Hockley has been serving CA in various positions for the past 13 years. During his tenure as a CEO, he helped the board remain afloat financially despite COVID-19 and successfully hosted the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020/21. The series saw India winning 2-1 and also breaching the Gabba Fortress.
Here’s what Hockley said in a statement (via Sydney Morning Herald):
“This was a difficult decision, 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.”
“This is not the time for goodbyes, as I remain completely focussed on the season ahead and supporting the Board on succession and a smooth transition,” he added.
During Hockley’s tenure, Australia won multiple World Cups for both men and women and brought home a Commonwealth Games gold medal as well.
CA’s Head of Cricket, James Allsopp is set to be the potential successor of Nick Hockely. Allsopp served as a member of New South Wales’ 2001-02 under-19 national champion team.
BGT 2024/25 will be the final high-profile series of Nick Hockley
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley will end his tenure with the blockbuster Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024/25 from November to January. The much-anticipated BGT will witness Australia trying to claim their first-ever Test series victory against India since 2014/15. India have secure 2-1 victories in four-match test series in each editions.
However, this time, it will be a five-test match series, with much to gain for both sides. Currently, India are at the top position in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table with eight victories in 12 games. Meanwhile, Australia are also placed second with eight wins in 12 appearances. Both teams are closing in on the final two WTC spots, but this series can play a key role in confirming the top two teams for the WTC final.
Interestingly, Sri Lanka also have an outside chance as they are placed third and can stake a claim by faring well on the tour to South Africa later this year.
