Coronavirus: NZC to cut jobs to cope with economic fallout
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: NZC to cut jobs to cope with economic fallout

The Hindu  

New Zealand Cricket is looking to shed around 10 to 15 percent of its staff and save NZ$ 6 million in operation costs as it copes with the “challenges” posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Executive David White said on Wednesday. NZC’s cost-cutting measures would allow the cricket board to keep the same level of funding for the six major associations, districts and clubs, and also avoid cutting the men’s and women’s domestic calender, said White. NZC is expecting “significant reduction” in revenues for the current financial year compared to 2018-19 with the global health crisis forcing a cricket shutdown and also putting doubt on the international calender. “It’s a really challenging situation and we’ve just got to work through it the best we can to ensure NZ Cricket remains strong and viable, and all our members do as well,” White said.

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Women's World Cup 2022: ICC CEO banks on players being sensible and responsible amid COVID-19 threat
2 years, 10 months ago

Women's World Cup 2022: ICC CEO banks on players being sensible and responsible amid COVID-19 threat

Firstpost  

The women’s ODI World Cup begins 4 March across six different venues in New Zealand. Dubai: Hopeful of a COVID-free women’s World Cup but prepared for any eventuality nonetheless, International Cricket Council CEO Geoff Allardice on Monday said that the governing body would bank heavily on players being “sensible” to ensure that the tournament passes off smoothly. “I think one …

Cricket Australia reports slight deficit in 2020/21 after COVID-hit year
3 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Australia reports slight deficit in 2020/21 after COVID-hit year

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia had a 6% increase in revenues to A$414.7 million in its 2020/21 accounts but posted a slight deficit due to the effects of COVID-19, the board said on Thursday. Australia hosted India over the home summer in a lucrative four-test series worth about A$400 million to the domestic game but cancelled a number of other internationals and faced …

New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
3 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus

India TV News  

New Zealand’s government acknowledged Monday what most other countries did long ago: It can no longer completely get rid of the coronavirus. Despite New Zealand going into the strictest form of lockdown after just a single local case was detected, it ultimately wasn’t enough to crush the outbreak entirely. Ardern said the elimination strategy had served the country incredibly well …

NZC chief confident Australia will tour despite COVID scare - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

NZC chief confident Australia will tour despite COVID scare - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White has played down concerns it may not be able to host Australia in upcoming series after the country confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in the community in months. New Zealand’s men will host Australia in a five-match Twenty20 series beginning on February 22 in Christchurch. New Zealand on Monday confirmed its first …

India vs Australia: CA aiming mass relocation of players into NSW after COVID outbreak in South Australia, say reports
4 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: CA aiming mass relocation of players into NSW after COVID outbreak in South Australia, say reports

Firstpost  

According to the Australian media, Cricket Australia is continuously assessing the fast evolving situation. Sydney: Cricket Australia is reportedly bracing for a mass airlift of players and staff into New South Wales in an attempt to save the eagerly-awaited series against India as a coronavirus outbreak in South Australia threatens the start of the upcoming summer. As Western Australia, Queensland …

New Zealand govt gives all clear for Pakistan, West Indies Tests - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand govt gives all clear for Pakistan, West Indies Tests - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

New Zealand's government has given the go ahead for the Pakistan and West Indies teams to tour the country later this year and in early 2021, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday. schedule will be held early next week.” NZC is also hoping to host Bangladesh in limited-overs internationals as well as the Australian women's team in February when New …

Population growth decline due to coronavirus could cost economy $117b a year, KPMG forecast shows
4 years, 4 months ago

Population growth decline due to coronavirus could cost economy $117b a year, KPMG forecast shows

ABC  

There could be a million fewer people than previously predicted in Australia by the end of the decade as a result of COVID-19, producing an annual hit to the economy of $117 billion by 2030 and an ageing workforce. Key points: If there is no COVID-19 vaccine for two years, KPMG forecasts Australia's population will be 1 million people lower …

New Zealand to host West Indies, Pakistan, Australia and Bangladesh in summer season
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand to host West Indies, Pakistan, Australia and Bangladesh in summer season

The Hindu  

New Zealand Cricket CEO David White on Tuesday said Pakistan, Australia, Bangladesh and the West Indies have confirmed they will tour the country during the summer. White said New Zealand Cricket is working to implement bio-secure bubble, similar to the one the England and Wales Cricket Board is using in their ongoing season, to resume international cricket in the country …

Australia is defeating coronavirus but remains at risk of losing through an 'economic own goal'
4 years, 6 months ago

Australia is defeating coronavirus but remains at risk of losing through an 'economic own goal'

ABC  

If handling pandemics was a sport, Australia has made it into the knockout stages of the coronavirus world cup. Grattan notes that in the roughly three months since the pandemic truly started hitting home in Australia, the Federal Government has announced an unprecedented $138 billion in spending measures to support businesses and households — nearly 7 per cent of the …

Cricket Australia to cut jobs, pause A teams’ tours
4 years, 6 months ago

Cricket Australia to cut jobs, pause A teams’ tours

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia on Wednesday said it will cut bonuses of its senior management, remove 40 more staffers and “pause” international tours for the country’s A teams in a cost reduction effort to deal with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by interim chief executive Nick Hockley, who replaced Kevin Roberts after his resignation on Tuesday, Cricket Australia came …

Cricket Australia announces more job cuts, cost reductions amid COVID-19 crisis
4 years, 6 months ago

Cricket Australia announces more job cuts, cost reductions amid COVID-19 crisis

India TV News  

Cricket Australia on Wednesday detailed a program of operational changes that, according to them, will deliver significant savings in response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation while ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the game. "The amended FY21 plan presented to staff today identifies cost reductions of approximately $40 million a year to partly mitigate the impact of COVID-19 …

Cricket Australia to cut jobs, pause A teams’ international tours in cost reduction plan
4 years, 6 months ago

Cricket Australia to cut jobs, pause A teams’ international tours in cost reduction plan

Hindustan Times  

Cricket Australia on Wednesday said it will cut bonuses of its senior management, remove 40 more staffers and “pause” international tours for the country’s A teams in a cost reduction effort to deal with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by interim chief executive Nick Hockley, who replaced Kevin Roberts after his resignation on Tuesday, Cricket Australia came …

COVID-19 free New Zealand could emerge as neutral venue for Tests: CEO of players' association
4 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 free New Zealand could emerge as neutral venue for Tests: CEO of players' association

India TV News  

With New Zealand declaring itself virus-free, the country could emerge as a sought-after neutral venue for Test matches, reckons Heath Mills, the chief executive of the players' association. "I could see New Zealand operating as a neutral venue," Mills said. Mills expects New Zealand Cricket to seriously consider the prospect of hosting neutral Tests. In April, the England and Wales …

'Coronavirus-free New Zealand could become neutral Test venue'
4 years, 7 months ago

'Coronavirus-free New Zealand could become neutral Test venue'

The Hindu  

With New Zealand declaring itself virus-free, the country could emerge as a sought-after neutral venue for Test matches, reckons Heath Mills, chief executive of the Players Association. “That’s a definite possibility.” “I know New Zealand Cricket have been in contact with the ECB and others about the potential for that to happen this summer,” Mills was quoted as saying by …

New Zealand Cricket deputy CEO Anthony Crummy steps down despite board slashing 15 percent of workforce
4 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand Cricket deputy CEO Anthony Crummy steps down despite board slashing 15 percent of workforce

Firstpost  

Crummy, who was associated with New Zealand Cricket for five years, said he was not asked to leave and his departure at this juncture was a mere coincidence Christchurch: New Zealand Cricket’s deputy CEO Anthony Crummy has stepped down from his post even as the board slashed 15 per cent of its staffs as a part of its austerity measures …

NZC deputy CEO Crummy resigns amid 15 per cent cut in workforce
4 years, 7 months ago

NZC deputy CEO Crummy resigns amid 15 per cent cut in workforce

The Hindu  

New Zealand Cricket’s deputy CEO Anthony Crummy has stepped down from his post even as the board slashed 15 per cent of its staffs as a part of its austerity measures to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, NZC chief executive David White had said it is looking to shed around 10 to 15 percent of …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian cricket faces further cost-cutting despite improved outlook
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian cricket faces further cost-cutting despite improved outlook

Firstpost  

Australian cricket faces another round of cost-cutting to shore up finances hit by the coronavirus shutdown and no part of the game will be immune, board chief Kevin Roberts said on Friday. But Roberts said the board was still facing an A$80 million shortfall due to COVID-19 and the high likelihood Australia will not be able to host the Twenty20 …

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand Cricket to lay off 15 percent of staff, shave $6 million in operating costs
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand Cricket to lay off 15 percent of staff, shave $6 million in operating costs

Firstpost  

Players and staff for the national men’s Black Caps and women’s White Ferns teams would not be affected by the cost-cutting measures Wellington: New Zealand Cricket will cut up to 15% of staff and look to shave NZ$6 million in operating costs as part of proposals to cope with “challenging” conditions brought on by the coronavirus outbreak, Chief Executive David …

Coronavirus: ACA criticises Cricket Australia for cost-cutting
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: ACA criticises Cricket Australia for cost-cutting

The Hindu  

The chairman of Australia's professional cricketers' union has lambasted the national board's cost-cutting measures in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, saying it could have “disastrous” consequences for the game over the long term. Australian Cricketers' Association Chairman Greg Dyer questioned the board's gloomy financial outlook, saying the game had “yet to experience a significant negative revenue event.” READ| “It …

Players union slams Cricket Australia's COVID-19 cost-cutting, says it would have 'disastrous long-term consequences'
4 years, 7 months ago

Players union slams Cricket Australia's COVID-19 cost-cutting, says it would have 'disastrous long-term consequences'

Firstpost  

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic hitting at the end of the season, Cricket Australia furloughed about 80 percent of its staff and said it had suffered a A$20 million fall in revenue. The chairman of Australia’s professional cricketers’ union has lambasted the national board’s cost-cutting measures in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, saying they could have “disastrous” consequences for the …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Indian players would agree to quarantine in Australia to help tour go ahead as planned, says BCCI official
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Indian players would agree to quarantine in Australia to help tour go ahead as planned, says BCCI official

Firstpost  

India captain Virat Kohli and his team mates would be ready to spend two weeks in quarantine in Australia if that helped the tour go ahead as planned later this year, a top official of the Indian board has said. Sydney: India captain Virat Kohli and his team mates would be ready to spend two weeks in quarantine in Australia …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Cricket Tasmania announce job cuts due to revenue constraints
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Cricket Tasmania announce job cuts due to revenue constraints

Firstpost  

Cricket Tasmania has announced that there will be significant job losses in the association due to the reduction in revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cricket Tasmania Chief Executive Dominic Baker said that even though their financial position coming into the period was relatively good, “immediate and future impacts of coronavirus” has led them to the situation. “With reductions in …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian Cricketers Association questions CA's claims of financial crisis, massive pay cuts
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian Cricketers Association questions CA's claims of financial crisis, massive pay cuts

Firstpost  

Cricket Australia’s warnings about its finances taking a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been questioned by the country’s players’ association which has said the game’s position remains positive. Melbourne: Cricket Australia’s warnings about its finances taking a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been questioned by the country’s players’ association which has said the game’s position remains …

Coronavirus-safe travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand unlikely in immediate term
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus-safe travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand unlikely in immediate term

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hosed down the likelihood of a sudden opening of the Australian border to New Zealanders, insisting the initial focus is on reopening state borders. Key points: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joined National Cabinet to discuss a trans-Tasman travel zone New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joined National Cabinet to discuss a trans-Tasman travel …

Coronavirus: Australia won't be greedy in pay talks - Paine
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Australia won't be greedy in pay talks - Paine

The Hindu  

Tim Paine says Australia's players will not be greedy if they are asked to take a pay cut as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. "Players need to know the absolute financial positions of the game and the players aren't going to be greedy," he told ABC Radio. "So at the moment if a pay cut for us is on …

No decision will be made on WT20 before July: NZC CEO
4 years, 8 months ago

No decision will be made on WT20 before July: NZC CEO

The Hindu  

New Zealand Cricket CEO David White on Thursday said no decision on the possible postponement of the T20 World Cup owing to the COVID-19 pandemic will be taken before July. “Cricket Australia is working very closely with the government authorities and they are planning to go ahead in October and November.” READ | Asked about the 2021 women’s World Cup …

Cricket Australia finding temporary jobs for laid-off staff
4 years, 8 months ago

Cricket Australia finding temporary jobs for laid-off staff

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia has approached supermarket giant and one of its sponsors Woolworths to help with temporary jobs for its staff laid off until the end of June due to a financial crunch caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “I wrote to Brad Banducci the CEO of Woolworths given that it is among organisations that need more staff at the moment,” CA …

Josh Hazlewood says his teammates are willing to take pay cuts if Cricket Australia is transparent about finances
4 years, 8 months ago

Josh Hazlewood says his teammates are willing to take pay cuts if Cricket Australia is transparent about finances

Firstpost  

Australia’s cricketers are willing to take pay cuts if it will help keep the game afloat during the coronavirus shutdown but the country’s board must be transparent about its finances, paceman Josh Hazlewood has said. Melbourne: Australia’s cricketers are willing to take pay cuts if it will help keep the game afloat during the coronavirus shutdown but the country’s board …

Coronavirus Outbreak: World Rugby to avail $100 million to nations in fight against COVID-19
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: World Rugby to avail $100 million to nations in fight against COVID-19

Firstpost  

Most major unions have already been forced to cut players’ salaries and slash administrative costs as the virus outbreak has forced professional competitions around the world to close. Wellington: World Rugby will make almost $100 million available to help nations through the COVID-19 pandemic which it calls an unprecedented threat to the global game. World Rugby announced its response in …

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand's top rugby players agree to 50 per cent pay cut to help deal with financial depression
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand's top rugby players agree to 50 per cent pay cut to help deal with financial depression

Firstpost  

NZR and the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association announced the agreement Thursday after protracted negotiations. Wellington: New Zealand’s top rugby players have agreed to a 50% pay reduction as New Zealand Rugby contends with the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Under the deal, 50% of the payments anticipated this year to the All Blacks, members of the New Zealand …

Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand cabinet take pay cut over coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand cabinet take pay cut over coronavirus

CNN  

CNN — New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she and her cabinet will take a 20% pay cut for the next six months because of the coronavirus pandemic. “We acknowledge New Zealanders who are reliant on wage subsidies, taking pay cuts, and losing their jobs as a result of the Covid-19 global pandemic,” Ardern said Wednesday in a news …

New Zealand Cricket keeps option of A team’s tour of India in August open
4 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand Cricket keeps option of A team’s tour of India in August open

The Hindu  

New Zealand Cricket on Friday decided against cancelling its A team’s tour of India in August despite the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, saying it is “too early at this point” even as it applied for government wage subsidy scheme to assist payments to its employees. However, with the lockdown now in full force, we’re mindful of the difficulties facing our cricket …

NZC keeps option of A team's tour of India in August open, applies for government wage subsidy
4 years, 9 months ago

NZC keeps option of A team's tour of India in August open, applies for government wage subsidy

Firstpost  

New Zealand Cricket on Friday decided against cancelling its A team’s tour of India in August despite the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, saying it is “too early at this point” even as it applied for government wage subsidy scheme to assist payments to its employees. However, with the lockdown now in full force, we’re mindful of the difficulties facing our cricket …

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand's tour of West Indies in July 'most unlikely' to proceed, says NZC CEO David White
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand's tour of West Indies in July 'most unlikely' to proceed, says NZC CEO David White

Firstpost  

Apart from West Indies, tours to Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands will also not be completed by New Zealand Wellington: New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White says Black Caps tours to Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands and the West Indies in June and July are “most unlikely” to go ahead because of the coronavirus pandemic. White said cricket in New Zealand …

Coronavirus: New Zealand tours to Windies, Bangladesh in doubt
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: New Zealand tours to Windies, Bangladesh in doubt

The Hindu  

New Zealand Cricket conceded upcoming tours to Europe and the West Indies were unlikely to proceed on Friday, with doubts also hanging over a planned visit to Bangladesh. NZC chief executive David White said the trips to Ireland, Scotland, the Netherlands and the Caribbean scheduled for June-July were “most unlikely”, while there were “obvious question marks” about touring Bangladesh in …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rugby nations engaged in 'unprecedented amount of dialogue' as pandemic leaves sport in tatters
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rugby nations engaged in 'unprecedented amount of dialogue' as pandemic leaves sport in tatters

Firstpost  

The coronavirus pandemic has left rugby on its knees over the last two weeks, with the prospect of more pain to come because of the uncertainty over whether leagues, lucrative tours and international competitions can resume or go ahead. The chief executive of England’s Rugby Football Union, the world’s richest union, said on Thursday there has been an “unprecedented amount …

Coronavirus: NZC providing updates to IPL-bound players
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: NZC providing updates to IPL-bound players

The Hindu  

Perturbed by the fast-spreading novel coronavirus threat, New Zealand Cricket is sensitising its contracted players, including the six who will play in the Indian Premier League, about preventive measures to deal with the deadly outbreak. “All New Zealand players, men and women, are being updated on latest developments, including best practice and preventive measures, as new information comes to hand,” …

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