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Melbourne Stars and Renegades killed off in latest Big Bash League privatisation move

Cricket Victoria has killed off both the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades in an extraordinary reset triggered by the privatisation of Australian cricket

The Guardian - AU

For sale: Canberra's billion-dollar tech boss seeks clarity on Big Bash deal

A merger could throw Canberra back into the mix for a BBL team.

The Canberra Times

CRIK:Stars, Renegades set to merge in BBL shake-up

Cricket Victoria plans to sell one BBL licence and operate a single 'Melbourne' team with the other, merging the Stars and Renegades.

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Plan for Stars, Renegades to merge in BBL shake-up

Cricket Victoria plans to sell one BBL licence and operate a single 'Melbourne' team with the other, merging the Stars and Renegades.

AAP

Cricket and soccer are Australian sporting giants. How can they be struggling financially?

Cricket and soccer are two of, if not the biggest national sporting codes in Australia.

The Conversation

BCCI, foreign boards need to align better on players' availability through IPL: Mohit Burman

Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman highlighted the challenge of foreign player availability in the IPL, citing crowded international calendars and national board commitments. He stressed the need for better alignment between BCCI, foreign boards, and franchises to ensure star players are available throughout the tournament, impacting team planning and fan…

The Economic Times

CRIK:Heat is on for race to play BBL opener in Chennai

Cricket Australia has sought expressions of interest from BBL franchises to open this season's BBL with a showdown in India.

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Heat is on for race to play BBL opener in Chennai

Cricket Australia has sought expressions of interest from BBL franchises to open this season's BBL with a showdown in India.

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Cricket Australia chief downplays fears Indian investment in BBL could lead to loss of control

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has allayed concerns about private investment in the Big Bash League. He stated that fears of Indian Premier League franchise owners taking control are overblown. Greenberg emphasised that Cricket Australia is seeking valuable partners, not selling the game to India. The decision on partners rests…

The Economic Times

Cricket Australia in talks with Amazon and Dazn over Ashes broadcast rights

Cricket Australia has opened negotiations over a four-year UK rights deal that includes the next men’s and women’s Ashes tours and the 150th anniversary Test between England and Australia’s men

The Guardian - UK

Cricket Australia’s Big Bash cash grab is rejected – but there are better options on the table

After a year-long push to raise money via private capital, Cricket Australia (CA) has announced it will not sell some or all of its Big Bash League (BBL) franchises.

The Conversation

Cricket Australia’s BBL sell-off on hold after Queensland joins NSW in rejecting plans

Victoria, WA and Tasmania had supported privatisation but CA boss Todd Greenberg will now consider alternatives

The Guardian - AU

BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says privatisation of the BBL is inevitable, but NSW and Queensland don't want it to go ahead.

AAP

South Africa struggling to secure UK TV deal to screen England Test series

Cricket South Africa has yet to secure a UK television rights to screen England’s marquee Test series next winter as Sky Sports bows out

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Half-billion dollar BBL sell-off stalls as states urge Cricket Australia to be patient

Governing bodies in NSW and Queensland urged patience on Wednesday, the day Cricket Australia had requested responses to its controversial proposal

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NSW throws at the stumps against BBL privatisation

Cricket NSW has doubled down on its stance against privatisation of the BBL as a call on the Twenty20 league's future looms.

AAP

IPL part-ownership possibilities for Big Bash clubs

Cricket Australia will know in coming days if the states are happy to privatise their BBL clubs, a call which may see them become part-owned by IPL franchises.

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Aussie selector defends Molineux captaincy call

National selector Shawn Flegler has backed the decision to bestow the Australia team captaincy upon injury-plagued bowling allrounder Sophie Molineux.

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Weatherald given early backing with national contract

Jake Weatherald has been included on Cricket Australia's contract list for the first time, taking the place of Sam Konstas ahead of a busy 12 months of Tests.

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Cricket Australia Clarifies Cameron Green’s Bowling Absence in IPL 2026

Cricket Australia (CA) has issued an official clarification regarding Cameron Green’s absence from bowling duties for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026, following remarks made by skipper Ajinkya Rahane after their opening match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

AAP

Flat IPL launch for Australia's $4 million Knight Rider

Australian Test allrounder Cameron Green, the most expensive international signing in IPL annals, had a disappointing first outing for Kolkata in Mumbai.

The Guardian - AU

Crammed Test cricket schedule risks leaving Australian summers unrecognisable

Four matches in four weeks for the men’s team compromises the quality of the sport – and makes the Test season a contradiction in terms

AAP

'No surprise': Cricket Australia on Kiwis' BBL call

New Zealand's decision not to join the BBL isn't surprising to Cricket Australia's chief executive.

AAP

'Inconceivable': CA won't seek more Test pitch control

The summer's two-day Ashes Tests may have been "bad for business" but Cricket Australia believes local curators remain the best option to produce Test wickets.

AAP

BBL privatisation can't be the only answer say NSW

Cricket Australia is set for crunch meetings with its states over BBL privatisation, and NSW have made clear they believe more research needs to be done.

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