NZC CEO says Indian tours contribute significantly to board's funding cycles
NZC CEO David Allott credited Indian tours with providing essential funding stability for New Zealand Cricket's operations and development programmes.
New Zealand Cricket chief executive David Allott stated that tours by India contribute significantly to the board's financial planning and revenue cycles. The former New Zealand pacer highlighted the BCCI's role in sustaining smaller boards' operations.
Allott made the comments while discussing NZC's financial strategy and upcoming domestic competitions. The board relies on bilateral series with major cricket nations to maintain its development programmes and player contracts.
NZC plans to launch a new domestic T20 competition called NZ20 as part of its efforts to grow the game locally. The financial stability provided by Indian tours allows the board to invest in grassroots cricket and infrastructure development across the country.
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The dependency runs both ways. India's packed calendar means they need willing hosts, and NZC's willingness is directly tied to the revenue those tours generate.