Ed Cowan warns Big Bash League privatisation could 'spiral out of control'
- Former Australian Test opener Ed Cowan believes that the Big Bash League doesn't need to rush privatisation to compete with other T20 leagues around the world.
- A Cricket NSW board member, Cowan told the ABC Cricket Podcast fears of a player exodus to rival leagues was premature, and a move toward privatisation could "spiral out of control".
- Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed earlier this month that they would go ahead with an opt-in model that allows states to take their BBL teams to market with the option of selling stakes or entire franchises to private investors.
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- Former Australian Test opener Ed Cowan believes that the Big Bash League doesn't need to rush privatisation to compete with other T20 leagues around the world.
- A Cricket NSW board member, Cowan told the ABC Cricket Podcast fears of a player exodus to rival leagues was premature, and a move toward privatisation could "spiral out of control".
- Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed earlier this month that they would go ahead with an opt-in model that allows states to take their BBL teams to market with the option of selling stakes or entire franchises to private investors.
Sources: ABC Australia