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9 September 2026

'Threatens the entire system!' NSW rebels against Cricket Australia over $1BN BBL privatisation plan

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'Threatens the entire system!' NSW rebels against Cricket Australia over $1BN BBL privatisation plan

Cricket NSW slammed Cricket Australia's decision to privatise the BBL, warning that siphoning profits to external investors threatens grassroots investment.

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