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The Business of Cricket by cricexecCEO Johnathan Atkeison addresses the controversy surrounding USA Cricket’s constitutional overhaul | Ep 12USA Cricket CEO Johnathan Atkeison sat down with cricexec earlier this week for an in-depth interview on one of the most contentious governance debates in the organization’s history.In a detailed 50-minute conversation, Atkeison walked through the rationale behind a set of constitutional amendments recently passed by USA Cricket’s membership—changes that sparked heated debate within the U.S. cricket community and an ongoing lawsuit against the board.The interview comes days after USA Cricket confirmed that members had approved the new amendments, which are designed to align the organization with U.S. Olympic & Pa...2025-06-1053 minThe Business of Cricket by cricexecAndrew Breetzke - Bangladesh Cricket player non-payment scandal: World Cricketers' Association responds | Ep 11In today's episode of Business of Cricket Podcast, Zee sits down with Andrew Breetzke, CEO of the South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) and Board Member of the World Cricketers' Association, to discuss a major controversy in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) regarding late or missing player payments. Andrew highlights the broader risks threatening franchise leagues worldwide—corruption and financial instability—and explains how due diligence, player associations, and governance can help address these issues.The conversation delves into the rapid rise of franchise leagues, the financial sustainability of the cricket economy, and the ICC’s role (or lack t...2025-02-2720 min
The Emerging Cricket PodcastBig Innings - 2025 Major League Cricket domestic draft review with ZAaman and Nate are joined by Z from 1709 Cricket and CricExec to break down the 2025 MLC Domestic Draft. We discuss highlights, surprises, and players who missed out!
2025-02-251h 05The Business of Cricket by cricexecShane Watson wants to change how everyone thinks | Australian Cricket Legend | Ep 10Shane Watson is on a mission to change how the cricket world thinks – by revealing the secrets to his success.He was one of the most technically skilled all-rounders of all time, but when he was on the verge of retiring, he discovered an approach to the mental side of playing which revolutionized his game.Over the next four years, thanks to these new skills, Shane had some of the best performances of his life – including his legendary undefeated 117 off 57 in the 2018 IPL final to win it for CSK.Since retiring, Shane has been shari...2024-12-0119 min
Farrell Sports Business31. Covering the Business of Cricket Globally with Zee Zaidi, Founder of cricexec31. Covering the Business of Cricket Globally with Zee Zaidi, Founder of cricexecSummaryEpisode 31 - In this episode of the Farrell Sports Business podcast, the host Matt Farrell talks with Zee Zaidi on the inception and growth of cricexec, a leading publication for the cricket business industry. He shares insights on the global perspective of cricket, its increasing popularity in the U.S., and the challenges and opportunities within the sport, particularly regarding youth engagement and women's cricket. Zee emphasizes the need for better infrastructure and support for cricket in America, while also highlighting the potential...2024-11-2432 minThe Business of Cricket by cricexecDilip Vengsarkar, Indian Cricket Legend, on being a great selector and more | Ep 9Our special guest this episode is Dilip Vengsarkar – an Indian cricket legend in all aspects of the sport. As a player, he was a central member of India’s fairy tale 1983 World Cup winning squad.He was one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year in 1987 and that year also became India’s captain.After retiring he became an administrator and was BCCI’s Chairman of Selectors when India won the first T20 World Cup in 2007. He also runs multiple academies where he’s constantly finding and training the stars of the future. ...2024-11-1212 minThe Business of Cricket by cricexecAnand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan, MLC’s San Francisco Unicorns Co-Owners | Ep 8America’s Major League Cricket has exploded onto the global cricket scene. And one of its most fascinating franchises is the San Francisco Unicorns.Led by Head Coach Shane Watson and a star-studded squad including Pat Cummins, Haris Rauf and Finn Allen, they were the runners-up in the 2024 tournament. They’ve also created a unique brand and culture. On this episode we’re joined by the team’s co-owners, Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan – two incredibly successful Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, lifelong business partners, and cricket fans who decided to embark on a sports adventure....2024-10-3131 minThe Business of Cricket by cricexecFinn Bradshaw, ICC's Head of Digital | Unleashing Cricket’s Digital Potential | Ep 7Finn Bradshaw, the ICC’s Head of Digital, has one of the most high impact jobs in all of cricket. He oversees the ICC’s massive social channels, website and digital platforms, and reports directly to the ICC’s CEO. So he’s perfectly positioned to help grow the sport’s global audience and revenues. And fortunately for the cricket world, Finn and his team are extremely passionate about what they do. Watch our in-depth conversation with Finn that covers a variety of topics such as: In this conversation, Finn discusses:- the...2024-09-291h 13The Business of Cricket by cricexecRahul Srinivasan, CEO of Boundaries North | Most Exciting Company in Cricket | Ep 6 🏏🇨🇦Boundaries North is one of the most innovative and exciting organizations in the cricket world today. It’s a private company that formed a partnership with Cricket Canada in 2023 to monetize their full set of commercial rights – sponsorship, broadcast and merchandising. In this week’s podcast we spoke to CEO Rahul Srinivasan: a former Canadian youth international cricketer who also worked in Canada’s professional rugby league solving similar problems. Excited by the investment in cricket in the USA over the last few years, Srinivasan and his partners decided the same could be done for...2024-09-051h 00The Business of Cricket by cricexecDario Barthley, CEO of MAX60 | Warner, Lynn, Perera play in the Caymans | Ep 5🏏🇰🇾The MAX60 T10 tournament launched on Sunday, August 18 in the Cayman Islands featuring stars such as David Warner, Chris Lynn, and Thisara Perera. It’s the brainchild of Dario Barthley, cricket administrator and promoter in the West Indies, and CEO of BMP Sports, which owns MAX60. Dario is best known throughout the cricketing world as the former Media Officer for the West Indies Men's Cricket Team. However, he also has extensive experience in running tournaments (Antigua’s long-running Cool & Smooth T20 tournament) and franchise teams (team manager in the CPL), which he leveraged into founding MAX60. The...2024-08-1937 minThe Business of Cricket by cricexecTim Wigmore, Cricket Journalist and best-selling Author | Ep 4 🏏📚Tim Wigmore, Deputy Cricket Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, is a highly celebrated English journalist and author. He has co-authored several best-selling cricket books, including Cricket 2.0, which was Wisden’s book of the year in 2020.Tim joined us on our podcast to talk about the state of cricket in general and English cricket in particular, how he hones his craft, and his process for writing books alone or with a collaborator.ABOUT CRICEXECCricket’s only trade publication. We cover the industry off the field -- the people, organizations, and deals that...2024-08-1131 minThe Business of Cricket by cricexecTom Moffat, CEO of the WCA | Pro cricketers still face this in 2024? | Ep 3"The Labor Movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.” – Martin Luther King Jr.“With all their faults, trade unions have done more for humanity than any other organization of men that ever existed.” – Clarence DarrowMany cricketing nations have domestic professional players’ associations, such as the PCA in England and Wales, the ACA in Australia, the WIPA for West Indies cricketers.The newly-rebranded World Cricketers’ Association (formerly FICA) was formed in 1998 to coordinate amongst these groups and also to represent all players in global forums on issues that cut...2024-07-3048 minThe Business of Cricket by cricexecMark Curtin, CEO of Lord’s Taverners | Making cricket “the most inclusive team sport” | podcast Ep 2Lord’s Taverners is one of the most prominent cricket charities in the world. Membership is by invitation only and the 5,000 members include prominent sports, entertainment and society figures such as Sir Michael Parkinson, Sir Alastair Cook, Sir Andrew Strauss, Greg James, Miles Jupp, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, Jonathan Agnew and Mike Gatting. King Charles served as President in 1975.Yet there is much more to the Taverners than a list of famous members. On our episode, we’re joined by Chief Executive Mark Curtin and we delve into the history and the incredible work of the...2024-07-2250 minThe Business of Cricket by cricexecMental health crisis in cricket? | Simon Cusden, former player & Wellbeing coach | BoC Podcast Ep 1Cricket is a high pressure sport and environment. Fans don’t see it, but many cricketers experience anxiety, depression, stress and its side effects. Until recently, they mostly suffered in silence, but on a positive note, the culture has been changing.On the first episode of our newly-launched business of cricket podcast, we wanted to focus on this critical issue. So our guest is Simon Cusden — a former England cricketer.Cusden played for Kent County Cricket Club (2004-2006) and Derbyshire (2007), with a total of seven first-class and six List A matches. He represented England Under-19s in...2024-07-1325 min