With Nick Hockley stepping down as CEO of Cricket Australia in March 2025, I believe the appointment of his successor is one of the most pivotal moments in Australian cricket history.

In your view, what qualities and skills should the Cricket Australia board prioritize when selecting the next CEO? Additionally, what do you think should be the key priorities for the new CEO to focus on during their first 12 months in the role?

More support for country cricket. The Australian Country Championship should be returned to proper cricket, including two-day cricket. The Team of the Championship then should have a match against either a touring team or a full state first class team.

I think they need one to stick around longer than the last few tenures!!!

More paid administration for cricket at all levels including local club cricket ,you cant expect people to keep volunteering when cricket executives and elite players are on such huge salaries, also more support for country cricket in terms of competitions and playing touring teams again. The person has to have had experience at grass roots level a well as as high levels and works between though out all those levels constantly.

Mark Bury

Can we please get a person involved who;

a/ understands the cricket landscape in Australia
b/ isn't a woke virtue-signaller
c/ who is appointed on merit not connections or herd-ideology
d/ who can reassess what the hell is going on in cricket pathways across the States
e/ who can equip and resource a team & strategy to fight-back at the primary & high school and junior club level to ensure kids are getting involved and hopefully staying in the game
f/ point (e) above would include a team of schools ambassadors who actually understand what's going on in the school parent cohort and co-curriculum cohort and also are across the wider sports pathways and funding process in places such as NSWIS (but also so many other "bodies"), who are putting other sports way ahead of our national sport cricket.

Someone who loves the game.

A former First Class cricketer who understands the demands on - and expectations of - First Class cricket/cricketers.

A person with senior management experience and stature in the private sector and/or in international sport, who has proved himself/herself to be an energetic, inclusive, leader and an accomplished team builder.

A person who is nuanced and understands the role being played by the BCCI.