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Dame Therese Walsh to Chair Historic 2028 T20 World Cup in Australia & NZ

Dame Therese Walsh, current Chair of Air New Zealand, has been appointed Chair of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028, to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. She brings extensive experience from leading roles in the 2015 Cricket World Cup and the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Joel Morrison, formerly of Cricket Australia, has been appointed as the tournament's Chief Executive Officer. The event is positioned as the largest cricket world cup ever hosted in the southern hemisphere, aiming to be a global celebration of sport.

Key Points: Dame Therese Walsh Appointed Chair of 2028 T20 World Cup

  • Historic Trans-Tasman hosting
  • Largest cricket World Cup in southern hemisphere
  • Leadership from major event veterans
  • Aims to unite and inspire communities
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Dame Therese appointed chair of ICC Men's T20 WC 2028

Dame Therese Walsh to chair the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028 in Australia & New Zealand, with Joel Morrison as CEO, aiming to host the largest southern hemisphere cricket event.

"I am honoured to be involved in one of the world's premier sporting events - Dame Therese Walsh"

New Delhi, March 5

Dame Therese Walsh has been appointed as Chair of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028 Tournament, to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Dame Therese is currently the chair of Air New Zealand, and a former Chair of TVNZ and Director of New Zealand Cricket.

She played a leading role in both the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2015 co-hosted across Australia and New Zealand and the IRB Men's Rugby World Cup in 2011 in New Zealand.

As Chair, Dame Therese will oversee a Board comprised of the Chairs and CEOs of both Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket and fellow independent director Peter Varghese AO, a former senior Australian diplomat and public servant and former Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Varghese is currently Chancellor of The University of Queensland.

Dame Therese Walsh, Chair of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028 said, "I am honoured to be involved in one of the world's premier sporting events and look forward to hosting the world's cricket nations and delivering a global celebration of sport in a truly Trans-Tasman way."

Dame Therese announced that Joel Morrison has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028. Morrison will join the Local Organising Committee from Cricket Australia where he has held the role of Executive General Manager, Events and Operations, since September 2022.

In this role, Morrison oversaw the strategy, delivery and commercial performance of international cricket in Australia during a time when the game achieved historic attendance milestones.

Previously, Morrison acquired considerable experience in leadership, sports and major events as Chief Executive Officer of Northern Territory Cricket, interim Head of Big Bash Leagues as well as in roles with the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup and 2014 T20 Champions League and at the Australian Football League.

Joel Morrison, CEO of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028 said, "It's a privilege to be entrusted with the leadership of the 2028 T20 World Cup and I'm excited by the opportunity. World Cups are special, particularly those held in your own backyard. They have a unique ability to unite and inspire communities and generations, and in Australia and New Zealand we do global events better than anywhere else.

"It is an exciting time for cricket. This will be the largest cricket world cup ever hosted in the southern hemisphere, providing a significant platform to showcase our region, the enduring bond between Australia and New Zealand, and the power of cricket throughout the world."

- IANS

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Priya S
A woman leading a major men's cricket World Cup? That's fantastic progress for the sport. Wishing Dame Therese all the best. Hope we see more such appointments in cricket administration globally.
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Rohit P
The team seems capable, but I have one respectful criticism. The article and the CEO's quote focus heavily on Australia and New Zealand "doing global events better." It feels a bit boastful. A little more humility and focus on the global game would be nice.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, it's exciting to see planning start so early. The 2015 World Cup was a great experience. Hoping for reasonable ticket prices and good scheduling for subcontinent fans despite the time zone difference.
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Vikram M
Good appointments. But the real question for us Indian fans is: will the pitches be balanced, or will they be tailored heavily for pace and bounce like last time? Hope it's a fair contest for all teams.
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Karthik V
2028 feels far away, but it's good they are getting the right people on board early. Joel Morrison's experience with the BBL and events is a plus. Fingers crossed Team India brings the cup back home then! 🇮🇳

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