30-07-2025
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."
