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Andrew Flintoff departs role as England Lions head coach

Flintoff was set to miss part of the team’s winter tour of South Africa due to a Big Bash League coaching role.

The Independent UK

Big Bash League privatisation push not a 'cash grab'

The head of a Big Bash League franchise believes the privatisation of clubs could help grow men and women's cricket at all levels.

AAP

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

'Right call' on Maxwell in Stars' rain-hit finals loss

The Melbourne Stars have explained some tactical choices after a narrow elimination Big Bash League final loss to the Hobart Hurricanes.

AAP

Hurricanes stay alive, beat Stars in tense BBL final

The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Melbourne Stars by three runs in a rain-hit elimination Big Bash League final.

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Sam Harper nets Big Bash League season award

Sam Harper has continued his strong white-ball form with the Melbourne Stars wicketkeeper being named the Big Bash League player of the season.

AAP

Hobart skipper Ellis to miss do-or-die Big Bash final

The Hobart Hurricanes will be without quick and captain Nathan Ellis for their elimination Big Bash League final against the Melbourne Stars.

AAP

Labuschagne 'annoyance' crucial in miracle Heat win

The partnership-breaking ability of Marnus Labuschagne proved key in Brisbane's remarkable Big Bash League win over Hobart, captain Usman Khawaja says.

AAP

Marsh fires century as Scorchers bash Hurricanes

Mitch Marsh has blazed the second Big Bash League century of his career to help the Perth Scorchers break the Hobart Hurricanes' winning run on home turf.

AAP

Hurricanes open title defence with tight Sydney win

The Hobart Hurricanes have held their nerve to beat the Sydney Thunder with one ball remaining in a re-match of last season's Big Bash League decider.

AAP

Mighty storm just not cricket as energy grid damaged

A powerful storm has left more than 100,000 homes and businesses without power while bucketing down on the Big Bash cricket season opener.

AAP

'They know me, I know them': Afridi to bring the Heat

Shaheen Afridi, among a crop of Pakistan stars ready to make their mark on the Big Bash League, says Mitchell Starc was a defining figure in his development.

AAP

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Top sports teams are bought and sold for billions worldwide. The risky trend is coming to Australia

In recent years, private equity has changed the global sports landscape, with clubs from Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League (NFL), rugby union in New Zealand and European soccer reaping massive financial benefits.

AAP

Hurricanes lock down big hitter for title defence

Tim David has re-signed with the Hobart Hurricanes, who have kept the bulk of their Big Bash League championship-winning batting firepower together.

AAP

Babar Azam set for maiden Big Bash League stint

Pakistani batting superstar Babar Azam will play in the Big Bash League for the first time this summer.

AAP

One-time Big Bash League player accused of child abuse

A former cricketer who represented Tasmania and the Hobart Hurricanes has been accused of sexually abusing and grooming a child.

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Royal Tasmanian: BBL star signs first overseas T20 deal

Big Bash League sensation Mitch Owen has started his new life as a T20 gun for hire, putting pen to paper on an injury-replacement deal overseas.

AAP

Not scared or vulnerable: Sixers dodge Thunder digs

Sydney Sixers player Jordan Silk has dodged verbal punches from Sydney Thunder's Tanveer Sangha, dismissing claims his side are "scared" and "vulnerable".

AAP

Thunder surge into grand final qualifier beating Stars

Nathan McAndrew has starred as the Sydney Thunder defeated the Melbourne Stars in a knockout Big Bash League finals match.

AAP

Hobart Hurricanes dare to dream of maiden BBL title

The Hobart Hurricanes are just one win away from securing a maiden Big Bash League title, seven years after their last appearance in the decider.

AAP

Sixers' Henriques draws from 'good way' to lose

Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques is proud of his side's fight despite a loss in the first game of Big Bash League finals series.

AAP

David Warner has Sydney Thunder believing again

Retired Test opener David Warner has had an impact on and off the field in his first full Big Bash League summer.

AAP

NFL's 49ers play surprise role in Thunder's BBL rise

NFL team the San Francisco 49ers had a hand in the Sydney Thunder's rise from the Big Bash League's doldrums.

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