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New Zealand Endorses New Private T20 League, Wants More Focus on Women ...
The NZ20 model will create six privately owned teams with men’s and women’s competitions, aiming to attract overseas stars and private investment, starting January 2027.
- New Zealand Cricket named the proposed NZ20 franchise league as its preferred option to replace the 21-year-old Super Smash, giving in-principle support while requiring a women's competition and resolving key matters.
- After broad consultation and a Deloitte Report, NZ20 was favoured as it would bring private investment by creating six teams sold to private investors to attract overseas stars.
- Negotiated changes included NZC taking an ownership stake in the proposal, possible year-one compromises like a draft instead of a player auction, and a tight nine-month timeline to finalise licence and investors for a January 2027 launch.
- The NZ20 plan won backing from the New Zealand Cricket Players Association and the six Major Associations, with next steps requiring NZC to agree licence terms with NZ20 and seek member support while prioritizing regional representation and ownership issues.
- Until now, New Zealand was the only major nation without a franchise model, and supporters say NZ20 could modernise domestic cricket and create new opportunities for players and fans.
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