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BBL set for shake-up as Cricket Australia approves partial privatisation

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.

BBL set for shake-up as Cricket Australia approves partial privatisation

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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.

The big and bold decision was taken at a Cricket Australia (CA) board meeting last week and is expected to get official approval on Monday (September 7) night.

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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. The big and bold decision was taken at a Cricket Australia (CA) board meeting last week and is expected to get official approval on Monday (September 7) night.

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