NZCPA

28/05/2026

🚨 New episode is live 🚨

The lads are back and the cricket chat is exactly where it should be: slightly informed, occasionally unhinged, and very much worth your time.

Ben Hurley is joined by Kyle Mills and Jimmy Neesham to talk handshake drama, the spirit of cricket, NZ v Ireland, the White Ferns , IPL yarns and Jimmy’s turn in Six of the Best.

Settle in, this one is a goodie.

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28/05/2026

Congratulations to Simon Porter on his appointment as the new CEO of the New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association 👏🏏

Simon brings an outstanding blend of athlete advocacy, commercial leadership, governance and relationship management experience to the role, along with a genuine passion for supporting players and strengthening the game.

With extensive experience across professional sport, high-performance environments and athlete representation, Simon is exceptionally well placed to lead the NZCPA through its next chapter and continue advancing the interests, welfare and voice of current and past professional cricketers.
A fantastic appointment for the NZCPA and the wider cricket community.

Thanks to Ross Verry Jamie How Allex Evans Jeet Raval Daryl Mitchell Madeline Green for all of your support during the process.

A special acknowledgement also to Heath Mills for his incredible contribution and leadership over many years. Heath has been a tireless advocate for players and leaves behind an outstanding legacy at the NZCPA and within world cricket more broadly. 👏

27/05/2026

25/05/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Porter as Chief Executive of the New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association.

Simon brings significant experience across athlete advocacy, commercial leadership, law and cricket governance, including nearly two decades with Halo Sport and nine years on the Central Districts Cricket Board.

NZCPA Chair Ross Verry said Simon brings the leadership, strategic and advocacy experience needed to represent players and lead the NZCPA into its next chapter.

Simon will officially begin in the role on 11 June.

Welcome to the NZCPA, Simon.

Read the full announcement via the link in bio or here:
https://www.nzcpa.co.nz/post/nzcpa-appoints-simon-porter-as-chief-executive

The New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association has appointed Simon Porter as its new Chief Executive, bringing significant experience across athlete advocacy, commercial leadership, law and cricket governance. Simon will officially begin in the role on 11 June. Simon has extensive experience across ...

22/05/2026

Our new episode of the Cricketers Network titled England, Ireland, Postponements and CEOs with Kyle Mills and Jimmy Neesham is out now.

This week the A Team discuss the new CEO of New Zealand cricket, Geoff Allott and the task he has ahead of him given the postponement of NZ20 until 2027. Also, a deep dive on the upcoming test tour of Ireland and England and Jimmy finds out how much he knows about his co-host in a new segment titled "6 of the best"

This is an episode you don’t want to miss

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17/05/2026

Recently, we held our Players Golf Day, bringing together members, past players, partners and supporters for a memorable day on the course.

The day was about more than golf. It was an opportunity to highlight the important work of the Cricketers’ Trust, which helps support past players who have fallen on hard times.

Hear from our members about why the Trust is so important, and why it matters that the cricket community continues to look after those who have contributed so much to the game.

A sincere thank you to everyone who supported the day and helped make it such a special occasion.