Dion Nash Joins New Zealand Cricket Board
Dion Nash Joins New Zealand Cricket Board, Replacing Martin Snedden
Former New Zealand allrounder and national selector Dion Nash has been elected to the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) board, filling the vacancy left by Martin Snedden, who stepped down after a long and distinguished career in cricket administration.
Leadership Transition
Nash’s appointment comes as NZC acknowledges the contributions of Snedden, who served cricket in various roles, including as a player, chief executive, board member, board chair, and ICC director.
“It’s good to have someone with Dion’s cricket and business experience coming onto the board at a time when Martin is stepping down,” said NZC chair Diana Pukepatu-Lyndon. “Dion has a strong interest in not just the playing of the game but [also] the business of the game, and that should help stand us in good stead.”
Nash’s Cricket and Leadership Journey
Playing Career Highlights
- Represented New Zealand in 32 Tests and 81 ODIs from 1992 to 2002.
- Key member of the team that won the 2000 ICC KnockOut Tournament (now Champions Trophy).
- Notable performance at Lord’s in 1994: a half-century and 10 wickets in the match.
- Led New Zealand as captain in seven ODIs and three Tests during Stephen Fleming’s absence in 1999.
Post-Retirement Contributions
- Appointed men’s team selector in 2005.
- Transitioned to a successful business career, bringing valuable commercial insights to his new role at NZC.
What This Means for NZC
Nash’s blend of cricketing pedigree and business acumen is expected to bolster NZC’s strategic direction as the board continues to navigate the complexities of modern cricket administration.
