SBS Cricket Podcast
Nick Hockley on women’s cricket, India–Pakistan and the future of the game
In this episode of the SBS Cricket Podcast, host Vatsal Patel speaks with Nick Hockley, former CEO of Cricket Australia, Chair of Hitz Australia and Global CEO of BatFast, about some of the defining moments of his career, including the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup, leading Australian cricket through the COVID-19 pandemic and the iconic India–Pakistan clash at the MCG. They also discuss the growing relationship between Indian and Australian cricket, the role of technology and AI in the game, and what the future holds for cricket. Nick Hockley reflects on the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup final at the MCG, where almost 87,000 fans witnessed Australia defeat India. He explains how the tournament helped set a new benchmark for women’s sport and inspired people to take up cricket. Hockley also recalls the challenges of leading Cricket Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic and the extraordinary effort required to keep cricket going. He shares his memories of the 2022 India–Pakistan T20 World Cup match at the MCG and the unique atmosphere created by almost 90,000 passionate fans. Looking ahead, Hockley discusses the strengthening India–Australia cricket relationship and the potential for technology and AI to make cricket more accessible. He explains how technology could provide players with real-time performance feedback and create new opportunities for people to play and enjoy the game.
