‘Self-determination model’: Inside cricket’s second attempt at BBL sale
Cricket Australia is revising its plans for the sale of Big Bash League clubs, allowing state associations more autonomy in the process. The new 'self-determination model' will enable states to decide when and how to sell their stakes in the clubs. This approach comes after a previous attempt to sell BBL clubs faced significant opposition.
- ▪The revised plan allows individual states to sell off BBL clubs by the 2027-28 season.
- ▪State associations will have the freedom to sell now, later, or not at all.
- ▪Investors will receive a share of club profits, including future broadcast rights revenue.
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