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Why Young Cricketers Pick Franchises Over Country

The choice between playing for a national team and signing T20 franchise deals has changed how young players manage their careers. Fans who check match previews and predictions on Repcet.com notice that rising stars turn down national team deals much earlier in their playing days. In the past, playing Test matches for your country was…

IPL franchises set to enter Big Bash League? Australia approves privatisation

The Big Bash League is entering a new era of private ownership, potentially opening another major T20 market to the world’s biggest cricket franchise groups. Cricket Australia has approved the sale of the Melbourne Renegades, raising the question of whether Indian Premier League franchises could now look to invest in the Australian competition.Cricket Australia will…

Big Bash franchises face sale to private investors

Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday 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.

PSL 12 may move to January as PCB, franchises weigh new window

KARACHI  –  The Pakistan Super League could return to an earlier calendar slot next year, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and owners of the eight franchises considering January-February 2027 for the 12th edition of the competition. The proposal was discussed at the PSL Governing Council meeting in London on September 1, with media rights…