The New Zealand Cricket has decided to back NZ20, a new domestic competition, over Super Smash for the plans.

The transition also comes after Scott Weenink stepped down amid disagreements surrounding the introduction of the new T20 league.

The NZC’s preliminary approval of the same would help the board in working towards the development of the league, which includes licensing to commercial.

According to the release, the move would completely restructure New Zealand’s domestic T20 competition and would replace Super Smash.

The Super Smash for men’s format was originally introduced in 2005/06, while the women’s competition began in 2007/08.

The introduction of the NZ20 would mean the local domestic tournament, Super Smash. Several reports suggest that the board has been making a decision between NZ20 and integrating itself into the Australian Big Bash system.

The NZC board chairman, Diana Puetapu-Lyndon, took centre stage and gave her take on the situation. She revealed that the decision was taken after several meetings and discussions over the matter, but the NZC came to the conclusion that it was the right decision to integrate a new competition.

“There was extensive discussion on the merits of these proposals, but the board concluded that now’s the right time to revitalise our 21-year-old Super Smash competition,” said Dian Puketapu-Lyndon.

“This followed broad consultation, particularly within our cricket network, and careful consideration of a wide range of information and advice, including the Deloitte Report.”

“The next steps include working with NZ20 to agree on terms and seeking support from our members. In particular, we want to work with NZ20 to ensure it incorporates and supports the women’s domestic T20 competition, and that it maintains a level of prominence and visibility consistent with NZC’s strategic commitment to the women’s game,” she added.

The NZ20 proposal has been put together by a committee led by Don MacKinnon, a professional lawyer who heads the country’s sport Integrity Commission, and has served as a director on the NZC board.

The proposal also has the support of former New Zealand cricketer and Current CSK head coach, Stephen Fleming. Current New Zealand players like James Neesham, Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday have also backed the NZ20 T20 league.