FORMER NEW ZEALAND Test cricketer, coach and selector Mark Greatbatch has been elected as the new president of New Zealand Cricket (NZC). Greatbatch, who represented his country in 41 Tests and 84 ODIs between 1988 and 1996, succeeds Lesley Murdoch, who has completed her three-year tenure.
Board chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon said, “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. 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.”
As part of the Board rotation, Sarah Beaman concluded her three-year term and chose not to seek re-election, while Kevin Malloy rotated off and was re-elected for a third term. “My thanks also, to Sarah, who decided against standing for re-election, and whose contribution and insights have been invaluable to the Board over her term,” said Puketapu-Lyndon.
The meeting also confirmed three new life members: former Test players Rebecca Rolls, Martin Snedden, and Ewen Chatfield.
“The pleasing 2025 result followed an $8m surplus in 2024. Board chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon said the organisation was in sound financial order, with reserves at a record $37m, supported by strong broadcasting agreements, high-value playing programmes, and a solid commercial base,” NZC statement said.
