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October 13, 2011
Chris Doig, the former New Zealand Cricket CEO, has died in Christchurch at the age of 62. Doig had struggled with cancer for some time before his death. He had headed the New Zealand board for six years, before Martin Snedden took over in 2001.
Doig had also previously worked on the New Zealand Rugby Union board, was active with New Zealand Rowing and was a prominent opera singer who founded Southern Opera. He was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in June.
Paying tribute to Doig, New Zealand prime minister John Key said this was a loss to the country's sports and art fields. "Chris has had a remarkable career in the arts and in sport," Key said. "His commitment to cricket and to rugby, and to the city of Christchurch, has been truly breathtaking."
NZC's current chief executive Justin Vaughan praised Doig's contribution to cricket in New Zealand. "It was an honour and a privilege to have known Chris, " he said . "He was a great servant of New Zealand Cricket and an insightful and astute administrator. He will be fondly remembered for his contributions not only to cricket but his service to other sports, the arts and the community."
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