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Cricket in Australia set for dramatic shake-up after BBL privatisation plan approved

The Guardian Sport Tuesday 08 September 2026, 04:33 UTC By Australian Associated Press 1 min read
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Sales process launched for Melbourne RenegadesNSW and Queensland had been fiercely against bold planCricket Australia has approved privatisation in the Big Bash League, leading the way for a dramatic shake-up of the sport in this country. Months after Cricket Victoria controversially decided it wanted to merge the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades, CA has approved states being able to sell their teams to private investors.

  • Sales process launched for Melbourne Renegades

  • NSW and Queensland had been fiercely against bold plan

Cricket Australia has approved privatisation in the Big Bash League, leading the way for a dramatic shake-up of the sport in this country.

Months after Cricket Victoria controversially decided it wanted to merge the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades, CA has approved states being able to sell their teams to private investors.

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