Episode 40 of the Cricketers Network - Out Now

🏏 Past, Present and Future of the NZ Cricket Players Association with Heath Mills and Simon Porter

What does more than 25 years of athlete representation teach you about professional sport - and what comes next?

In this episode of the Cricketers Network, we’re joined by outgoing New Zealand Cricket Players Association CEO Heath Mills and incoming CEO Simon Porter.

Heath reflects on the beginnings of the NZCPA, the evolution of athlete representation in New Zealand cricket and the importance of players having a collective voice.

Simon discusses his background in sports law and athlete representation, why the opportunity to lead the NZCPA appealed to him and the responsibility that comes with taking the organisation into its next chapter.

The discussion also looks at the future of the professional game - from NZ20 and private investment to the growth of franchise cricket, player retention and the relationship between players, governing bodies and the wider cricket ecosystem.

It’s a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, change, athlete welfare and what the future of New Zealand cricket could look like.

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