Cricket Tasmania’s new chief executive has been appointed, after David Johnston’s 19-year tenure in the role comes to an end.
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Nick Cummins was made Sydney Thunder’s general manager in 2013, turning them from the laughing-stock of the Big Bash League (BBL) into eventual champions in both the men’s and women’s competition.
“There’s a lot of upside and huge potential for the sport in this state and I can’t wait to get started,” Mr Cummins said.
“Cricket is Tasmania’s favourite sport [and] we need to really thrust it front-and-centre in this state.”
Introducing a “culture of success” at the Hobart Hurricanes – specifically with regard to the men’s team - was high on Mr Cummins’ to-do list.
“When I look at the Hurricanes, I think they’re not far off,” he said.
“I think they’re very close to winning it.”
Mr Cummins said mooted proposals to expand the BBL season presented a unique opportunity for Cricket Tasmania.
“The potential expansion of the Big Bash gives us a fantastic opportunity to turn the Hobart Hurricanes into ... a team for all Tasmanians, not just people that live in [Hobart],” Mr Cummins said.
“The way that we would position the club would be to make it very clear that it’s an inclusive club, not an exclusive one.”
Mr Cummins said the BBL’s prospective expansion could be significant for Launceston.
“I wouldn’t be surprised, in the next two-to-three years, if [the BBL] expanded to 14 games,” Mr Cummins said.
He suggested this could bring three games to Launceston.