Dame Therese Walsh to chair 2028 Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup

The businesswoman also announced Joel Morrison, who had previously been interim head of Australia’s Big Bash Leagues, has been appointed as CEO for the 2028 T20 World Cup.

Morrison has also been CEO of Northern Territory Cricket and has had roles with the 2015 Cricket World Cup, the 2014 T20 Champions League and at the Australian Football League.

“It’s a privilege to be entrusted with the leadership of the 2028 T20 World Cup and I’m excited by the opportunity,” Morrison said.

“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.”

New Zealand were in 2021 announced as co-hosts for the next edition of the men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, while India were awarded future tournaments such as the 2029 Champions Trophy and the 2031 One-Day World Cup, with Bangladesh.

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