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Cricket Australia (CA) has approved a privatisation model for the Big Bash League (BBL) and the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), with the Melbourne Renegades set to become the first club offered to private investors, cricket.com.au reported.
Melbourne Renegades players during a Big Bash League match. Photo: X@RenegadesBBL Advertisement
Cricket Australia (CA) has approved private investment in the Big Bash League (BBL), Australia’s domestic T20 cricket. The governing body announced the decision on Tuesday, September 8, and confirmed that the process will begin with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades licence to private investors.
Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) that private investment would be introduced into the Big Bash League (BBL) from the 2027-28 season, starting with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades Twenty20 franchise.
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Captain Temba Bavuma was named in South Africa’s one-day international cricket squad on Monday for a three-game series at home against Australia this month.
Cricket Australia (CA) has approved privatisation in the Big Bash League, leading the way for a dramatic shake-up of the sport in this country.
BBL privatisation one step closer | 00:31 Tim Miller from Fox SportsSeptember 8th, 2026 6:10 am
Temba Bavuma is back at the helm to lead South Africa, alongside a bunch of experienced campaigners, for the home ODI series against Australia.
Australian cricket is set for one of its biggest changes in decades, with the Big Bash League (BBL) moving towards partial privatisation. Cricket Australia (CA) is ready to allow state associations to sell up to 49 per cent stakes in their Big Bash League teams.