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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.

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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

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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.

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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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Captaincy call looms as Warner prepares to face court

Cricket NSW has yet to decide David Warner's future as Sydney Thunder captain, with the former Test batsman to face court over a drink-driving charge.

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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.

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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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'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.

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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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Blues back in the Test team Haddin's main coaching goal

NSW have produced just two Test debutants in the past 10 years, a stat Brad Haddin is desperate to remedy as new Blues coach.

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England's Hundred report may be privatisation warning

Pakistan players are reportedly to be blacklisted from Indian-owned Hundred franchises in England, as Cricket Australia considers privatisation of BBL teams.

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'Disappointing': Aussies stunned by Zimbabwe at T20 WC

Australia have been stunned by Zimbabwe at the Twenty20 World Cup, falling to a surprise 23-run loss in Colombo.

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Cummins backs Smith's Olympic push as star signs in PSL

Steve Smith will make his Pakistan Super League debut with new franchise, Sialkot Stallionz, with Pat Cummins hailing the Australia star's T20 renaissance.

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Ponting backs Maxwell for World Cup form revival

Glenn Maxwell endured a torrid BBL campaign but Ricky Ponting sees the T20 World Cup as a perfect stage for Australia's X-factor star to find top gear.

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'No stress': Aussie skipper on disjointed T20 lead-in

Australia's T20 captain Mitch Marsh says a disjointed preparation won't be an issue against Pakistan in a three-match series ahead of the World Cup.

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Unsigned veteran to keep playing BBL with Heat priority

Usman Khawaja has no intention of retiring from T20 cricket, and while he is unsigned for next BBL season, the Brisbane Heat are still right in the frame.

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Maxwell makes call on future ahead of BBL deadline

With intense interest from rivals, Melbourne Stars veteran Glenn Maxwell has made a call on his future as the BBL's trade deadline looms.

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Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph

The Perth Scorchers have won six BBL titles from nine grand-final appearances across 15 seasons, and the team is well placed to go back-to-back next season.

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Travel-weary Sixers aim to turn tables on Scorchers

Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques pulled out of a planned media conference on Saturday as his travel-weary side prepare for Sunday's final in Perth.

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Deserved rest finally in sight for warhorse Mitch Starc

Superstar left-arm paceman Mitch Starc is just hours away from being able to put his feet up following a taxing but successful summer with the ball.

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Sliding doors moments as Hobart's BBL dream dashed

The Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League season is over after a 57-run loss to the Sydney Sixers in the challenger final at the SCG.

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Babar back for Pakistan to face Aussies after BBL flop

Pakistan great Babar Azam is back in their T20 squad to face Australia ahead of the World Cup following his eventful if under-performing spell in the Big Bash.

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Smith heroics power Sixers past 'Canes, into BBL final

Steve Smith and Joel Davies were the key men as the Sydney Sixers stormed into the Big Bash League final with a win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

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Red-hot Steve Smith 'due to fail': Hurricanes captain

Red-hot opening batter Steve Smith is set to have a big say on whether the Sydney Sixers can defeat the Hobart Hurricanes and advance to the BBL final.

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Warner named captain in BBL team of tournament

David Warner has been selected as captain of the Big Bash team of the tournament after scoring more runs than any other player in the league this summer.

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