Reaction of aryl 2-pyridyl ethers with arylzinc reagents under catalysis of NiCl2(PCy3)2 affords aryl-aryl cross-coupling products via selective cleavage of CAr-OPy bonds. The reaction features a wide substrate range and good compatibility of functional groups. β-H-free alkylzinc reagents are also applicable as the nucleophiles in the transformation, whereas β-H-containing alkylzinc reagents lead to a mixture of cross-coupling and hydrogenation products.