Sir Richard Hadlee’s criticism of NZ Cricket: Another top name, Lesley Murdoch, takes aim at NZC over ‘lack of transparency’

NZME Editor-at-Large·NZ Herald·3 Oct, 2026 05:30 PM10 mins to read‌Former NZC president, director and White Ferns captain Lesley Murdoch and NZ cricketing great Sir Richard Hadlee - both life members have raised concerns about NZ Cricket.Leaked emails reveal another prominent cricket figure’s concerns about a ‘lack of transparency’ at NZ Cricket, following stinging criticism from playing great Sir Richard Hadlee. NZ Cricket directors have rejected calls to step down, while its CEO says the game is heading in the right direction, as public scrutiny escalates.