BBL privatisation takes major step forward as states back new model

Cricket Australia’s (CA) plan to bring private investment into the Big Bash League (BBL) has received a big boost after all six state associations gave their in-principle support to a new model.

The proposal is still not final, but it is a major step forward. If everything falls into place, each state will be able to decide on its own whether it wants to sell a stake in its Big Bash League team instead of following one common plan for all franchises.

BBL set to be privatised

During the latest meeting in Melbourne, Cricket Australia (CA) officials met with the chairs and representatives of the six state associations to discuss the revised plan after the previous model failed, which suggested stakes in all eight Big Bash clubs to be sold.

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