NZ Cricket reveals decision-making behind controversial T20 choice

Tuesday 6 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated Thu 8 Oct, 9:22am

In this story New Zealand Cricket, Deloitte, Sir Richard Hadlee

A Deloitte analysis favoured further exploration of a New Zealand team entering Australia's Big Bash League.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 6 Oct, 4:01pm

   What is the Deloitte report and why is it causing major friction within New Zealand cricket? (opens in new tab)

   • NZ Cricket breaks silence on Deloitte report and why Australian Big Bash League offer wasn’t pursued (opens in new tab) Wed 7 Oct, 10:50am
   • Why New Zealand Cricket overlooked Australian Big Bash League offer to back Kiwi competition (opens in new tab) Thu 8 Oct, 9:22am
2. StuffWed 7 Oct, 11:06am

   New Zealand Cricket chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon clarifies NZ20 domestic T20 decision (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 7 Oct, 1:31pm

   NZ Cricket reveals decision-making behind controversial T20 choice (opens in new tab)

4. The PostWed 7 Oct, 5:00pm

   NZ Cricket punches off the back foot, but gaps still shown in defence of NZ20 decision (opens in new tab)