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Finch calls for Renegades move unless Marvel improves

Aaron Finch has called for Melbourne Renegades to move to Geelong if Marvel Stadium doesn't improve, as BBL bosses consider scheduling solutions for the ground.

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CA delighted with results of shortened WBBL

The shortened WBBL has pulled in bigger crowds and television ratings, with Cricket Australia believing it vindicates the decision to tighten the schedule.

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Third umpire: Cricket Australia makes big WBBL change

Cricket Australia will implement a third umpire for all WBBL matches in 2024, while DRS will also be available for 33 of the competition's 43 games.

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BBL returns to old ways in school-holiday window

The Big Bash League will be played almost entirely in the holiday window for the first time in eight years in 2024-25, with a hope Test players can feature.

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Big stadiums beckon for shorter WBBL in November

More Women's Big Bash League games will be played in stadiums and third-umpire technology will be greatly increased as part of the 2024 schedule.

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BBL eye off consultants to improve standard of pitches

The BBL will put improving the standard of pitches on the agenda as officials consider making a consultant available to encourage higher-scoring games.

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Explosion of T20 leagues amid packed cricket calendar challenges BBL resurgence

Australia’s Big Bash League has seen a rise in average crowds but the threat of more lucrative short-form competitions looms large

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BBL eye off how to keep imports for future finals

The Big Bash League has experienced a resurgence back to its old self, but bosses know the next challenge is how to keep overseas talent for the finals.

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BBL games reduction vindicated with crowds on the rise

The decision to cut 16 matches from the BBL schedule has paid off for Cricket Australia, with crowds up 29 per cent on the 2022-23 season.

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Curran's BBL ban stands after failed appeal

Sydney Sixers' star import Tom Curran has failed in his appeal against a four-game Big Bash League suspension for umpire intimidation.

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CA eye-off third umpire for all WBBL games next season

Big Bash officials are looking to have a third-umpire available for all WBBL games, after the gap in technology between TV and streamed games was highlighted.

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Perry holds no grudges over opening-game WBBL ban

Sydney Sixers captain Ellyse Perry has been sidelined from the WBBL season-opener against Melbourne Stars for over-rates penalties from the last campaign.

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MCG and SCG to host 2023 Women’s Big Bash League matches

The MCG and the SCG will host standalone regular season Women’s Big Bash League matches for the first time this year

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BBL go further away from Christmas Day game in schedule

The Big Bash League will not play a game on Christmas Eve this summer, moving further away from a maiden December 25 fixture.

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After a raucous comeback summer, the Big Bash will discuss shortening the season

The Big Bash experienced a comeback summer in 2022-23 but greater heights could be yet to come with the competition to discuss a shorter season on the back of fan demand.

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Shorter BBL season could come next summer

Cricket Australia would be open to shortening the Big Bash League a season early next summer, with broadcasters, sponsors and teams supportive of the move.

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CA stand by Big Bash draft talent pool

Cricket Australia is adamant it will have the most marketable lists in the Big Bash League's history despite big names being overlooked in the maiden draft.

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Stars looking to draft for BBL boost

The Big Bash League is set for its first season in three years without hard COVID-19 restrictions, while there is hope a new draft can add further interest.

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Cricket Australia hoping BBL will bounce back with revamped schedule

Cricket Australia is confident large crowds will return to the Big Bash League this summer, following two editions decimated by COVID-19 complications.

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CA releases schedule for revamped BBL

Cricket Australia is confident big crowds will return to the revamped Big Bash League this summer after two editions decimated by COVID-19 complications.

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Australia to 'review David Warner's lifetime leadership ban' after ball-tampering scandal

David Warner was hit with a lifetime ban from leadership roles by Cricket Australia after his involvement in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, but reportedly that could now be lifted

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