Cricket Australia is set to announce Todd Greenberg as the successor of current chief executive Nick Hockley.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports a decision on who will replace Hockley as chief executive will be made as soon as this week, with the board favouring Greenberg for the role.

After four years in the role, Hockley announced in August that this summer would be his last in charge of the sporting organisation.

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Sources speaking on the condition of anonymity told the Sydney Morning Herald that three candidates were interviewed in the final round of the recruitment process.

The other candidates included one Australian-based senior executive and one internationally based candidate.

Former NSW premier Mike Baird, chairman of the Cricket Australia board, called a meeting on Sunday to confirm the appointment of Greenberg.

Greenberg previously worked for Cricket NSW before moving into the chief executive position with the Canterbury Bulldogs.

The 53-year-old then took the NRL chief executive post in 2016, where he remained for four years.

Following his time with the NRL he moved into his current role as Australian Cricketers’ Association chief.

Hockley will remain in the role until the end of March before handing over duties to Greenberg.

Cricket Australia and Greenberg have yet to comment on the matter.