James Sutherland
James Sutherland served as the CEO of Cricket Australia and played a pivotal role in shaping the direction of Australian cricket during his tenure. He was instrumental in addressing the challenges faced by traditional formats, particularly the Sheffield Shield, amid the rise of the Big Bash League, highlighting the need for a review of the competition's structure and relevance.
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Recent news mentions
James Sutherland, the then Cricket Australia CEO, supported Ponting's bid for membership.
How former Australia Test cricket captain Ricky Ponting missed out on membership of Royal Melbourne Golf Club in the famous sandbelt region
Australia· 2026-02-07
James Sutherland is the chief executive of Golf Australia and has commented on the current boom in golf participation.
Australia’s ‘healthy addiction’ to golfAustralia· 2026-01-27
James Sutherland was the chief executive of Cricket Australia during the team's crisis.
Hazlewood injury and Cummins' back trouble create bowling attack uncertainty for AshesAustralia· 2025-11-16
James Sutherland is the Golf Australia chief executive who discussed the ongoing negotiations to bring Rory McIlroy to the Australian Open.
Irish golf star will play in the 2025 Australian OpenAustralia· 2025-05-13
James Sutherland is the CEO of Golf Australia and would consider securing McIlroy a highlight of his career.
Rory McIlroy the prized target for Australian Open organisersAustralia· 2025-05-09
James Sutherland was the CEO of Cricket Australia who discussed the future of the Sheffield Shield final.
It’s not the Sheffield Shield final that needs saving, it’s the whole competitionAustralia· 2025-03-21
