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Why Big Bash League franchises are up for sale and what it means for franchise cricket – SportsPro
The boundaries of franchise cricket investment have been redrawn once again, circling another of the sport’s big three markets.
Melbourne Renegades first team up for sale as Big Bash opens door for private investment in historic move; what it means
Cricket Australia (CA) has opened the door to private investment in the Big Bash League (BBL), with the Melbourne Renegades set to become the first franchise offered for sale from the 2027-28 season.The decision comes after months of discussions between Cricket Australia and Australia’s state cricket associations over the future of the domestic T20 competition.At…
The Melbourne Renegades are set to become the first Big Bash League club to enter a private ownership process after Cricket Australia approved outside investment in the competition. CA will invite bids for the Renegades with the aim of having the club under new ownership by the 2027-28 season. The decision marks the first…
Hyderabad:Cricket Australia (CA) unveiled a landmark move on Tuesday, allowing private investment in the domestic T20 franchise competition, the Big Bash League (BBL), officially. The board also announced the sale of a 100 per cent stake in the Renegades, with new ownership in place for the 2027-28 WBBL and BBL seasons. The move is a…
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.
BBL: Melbourne Renegades First Club Up for Sale After Cricket Australia Approves Private Investment
Cricket Australia (CA) has ushered in a new era for the Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), officially endorsing private investment for its clubs. The groundbreaking announcement today, September 8, 2026, confirms that the Melbourne Renegades will be the inaugural franchise to be offered for sale, with a view to private…
Cricket Australia has approved private investment in the Big Bash Leagues, beginning with the sale process for the Melbourne Renegades. The move marks the start of BBL privatisation while CA retains control over key aspects such as scheduling, player availability, salary caps, and media rights.
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.







