CricHQ

About CricHQ

CricHQ was established in 2010 as a digital platform to modernize cricket administration. The company was co-founded by entrepreneur Simon Baker and former New Zealand international cricketers Stephen Fleming and Brendon McCullum. Fleming, regarded as one of New Zealand's most successful captains, and McCullum, a record-setting batsman, brought deep industry knowledge and credibility to the venture, aiming to give back to the sport that defined their careers. The founders sought to replace traditional paper-based scoring and administrative tasks with a unified digital solution.

The firm provides a comprehensive digital platform for the sport of cricket, serving a global market that spans from grassroots clubs to national governing bodies. Its core business revolves around offering a suite of software tools that include competition management, live scoring, statistical analysis, and administration. The platform caters to a wide range of clients, including 54 national cricket governing bodies, numerous associations, leagues, schools, and millions of individual users such as players, coaches, and fans. Revenue is generated through a combination of services, and the company has offices in New Zealand, India, and England.

CricHQ's key offering is a mobile-enabled platform that digitizes cricket administration and engagement. The system allows administrators to create and manage competitions, fixtures, and player registrations online. For players and coaches, it offers detailed performance analytics and statistics, while fans can follow matches with live, ball-by-ball updates. A significant milestone was the acquisition of My Action Sport in 2017, which added video livestreaming and highlight creation capabilities, positioning CricHQ to become a major broadcaster of cricket content. The company also developed a machine learning algorithm to predict live game outcomes, further enhancing the fan experience. Despite its ambitious vision, the company faced financial difficulties, leading to it being placed in receivership in late 2017 before being acquired and continuing its operations.