Cricket Australia Hopes Private Owners Can Make Big Bash League a Success

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The Big Bash League is in a crowded market of T20 tournaments.

In short:

Cricket Australia chief says private investment is inevitable.

With many T20 leagues, waiting too long could see Australia miss out.

The BBL could form a grand slam with the Indian Premier League and Great Britain's Hundred.

In US sports, the league boss takes the trophy and hands it to the owner.

The owner is congratulated, then the players and staff get the trophy.

This scene is unfamiliar to Australian sports fans.

Private ownership is among the recommendations for Cricket Australia.

Wealthy team benefactors exist in Australia, but they stay behind the scenes.

If the BBL is privatized, we may need to get used to this.

Private capital in sports is not new globally, it's inevitable.

The question is when it will happen, and we need to find the right partner.

The Indian Premier League has seen success with outside investment.

Last year, owners bought English teams in The Hundred.

Manchester's team changed its name and logo.

The Oval Invincibles changed to MI London, and Manchester Originals to Manchester Super Giants.

Outside investment could be needed to keep the BBL relevant.

Can all T20 leagues survive and thrive?

The future may have a grand slam concept with major T20 leagues.

The IPL and The Hundred have found their niche, and the BBL wants to join them.

Billionaire owners are used to being in the spotlight at trophy presentations.

A Champions League-style tournament could be created with the winners of each league.

Australian cricket wants a seat at the top table.

Change is coming, and we need to be able to influence it.

The league needs a window in the season to attract the best players.

Cricket Australia said the time is now for privatization, but some states are pushing back.

If we wait, we may miss the boat.

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Waiting is not a great strategy when the global cricket landscape is changing fast.

Is our model fit for purpose in the next decade?

We've done a great job with the BBL, but can we continue to attract the best players?

We need to make decisions now to impact the next media rights deal.

Listen to the full interview with Todd Greenberg on the ABC Cricket Podcast.

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