Kevin Malloy appointed New Zealand Cricket Chairman

Kevin Malloy has been elected as the new chairman of New Zealand Cricket (NZC). He succeeds Diana Puketapu-Lyndon, who stepped down after completing the maximum nine-year tenure as a director.

Puketapu-Lyndon was the first woman and first person of Māori descent to chair the organisation in 2023 after joining the NZC Board in 2017.

On the other hand, Malloy has been an NZC director and deputy chair since 2019 and was elected by the board at a meeting after the organisation's 132nd Annual General Meeting. 

Mike Devonshire, whose term was also due for renewal, was not recommended for reappointment and leaves the board after three years.

"I want to begin by thanking Diana, who has given nine years of service to this board and led with real courage through one of the most demanding periods in the game's recent history," Malloy said.

"It is an honour to be asked to lead NZC as Chair, and it's a responsibility I take on with a strong understanding of how much the game means to so many New Zealanders. The landscape of cricket is evolving rapidly, both here and around the world, and while that brings challenges, it also brings opportunities,” he added.

Former NZC and ICC chair Greg Barclay was also elected a Life Member for his contribution to cricket and sports governance. Former New Zealand quicks Rachel Pullar and Gary Troup, and international umpires Steve Dunne and Steve Woodward, were also awarded Honorary Members.

Meanwhile, former New Zealand batter and coach Mark Greatbatch will continue as NZC president for the second year of his three-year term.