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BBC News
29 minutes ago
- BBC News
Big Bash to consider private ownership
Cricket Australia (CA) will consider private investment in the eight Big Bash franchises after a recommendation from a consulting firm. CA commissioned Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to recommend ways the Big Bash could "evolve and capitalise on the past 15 years of innovation and investment across Australian cricket".The report suggested that CA could seek alternative forms of investment and ownership – including allowing private ownership for the first say no timeline has seen set and they will work with state and territory bodies and Big Bash clubs as well as the players' union and its broadcast and commercial partners as it assesses the recommendations, promising a "thorough exploratory process".Other recommendations included schedule changes, with the tournament possibly starting on 26 December to avoid more of the Australia Test summer and increase player salary caps to draw more top-tier international players was described as a "key recommendation". CA chief executive Todd Greenberg said the BCG report was "strong validation" for the 15 years of innovation, fan engagement and success of the Big Bash."As well as creating amazing fan experiences, under its current operating model the League and its clubs are valuable assets with significant potential for growth."The success of the T20 format has been a huge boost for the game globally in attracting new audiences and increasing participation. We need to ensure that the Big Bash remains among the world's top sporting competitions."


The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Ben Stokes OUT of decisive England vs India test as four changes are made for finale of controversial series
ENGLAND have suffered a major blow ahead of their Test series finale against India. Captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth Test after suffering a grade three shoulder tear during the fourth Test at Old Trafford. 1 Surrey's Ollie Pope will captain the England team at his home ground - The Oval. Stokes said on the decision to leave himself out: 'It's a decent tear of one of the muscles that I can't pronounce. 'We took as long as we could to take the decision. I came down here to give myself a chance to play as a batter. "Bowling was ruled out as soon as the scan results came. 'It was one of those, weighing up the risk and reward, and the risk was way too high if I damaged it further than it is. "I wouldn't expect to put any of my players to play with this kind of injury. I'm very disappointed.' Fast bowlers Brandon Carse and Jofra Archer have also been left out to protect their fitness ahead of the Ashes in November, along with spinner Liam Dawson. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..


Reuters
an hour ago
- Reuters
Injured Stokes ruled out of final test v India, Archer rested
LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) - England captain Ben Stokes will miss the fifth and final test against India at the Oval with a shoulder injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on the eve of the match beginning on Thursday. Stokes was player of the match in the drawn fourth test in Manchester where the all-rounder smashed 141 and claimed six wickets with the ball. "Captain Ben Stokes is unavailable due to a right shoulder injury," the ECB said in a statement on Wednesday. In his absence, Ollie Pope will lead England, who are 2-1 ahead in the enthralling five-test series. England also rested Archer, who played back-to-back tests at Lord's and Old Trafford in what is the injury-prone pacer's first test series in four years. Pacer Brydon Carse and spinner Liam Dawson were dropped as England included the pace trio of Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue. Jacob Bethell was recalled to replace Stokes at number six in the batting order. England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue