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Cricket Australia CEO wants BBL to be a 'Grand Slam' league in franchise cricket circuit

Dec 19, 2025

In its 14th season currently, BBL is considering privatisation following a report commissioned from Boston Consulting Group, which recommended it in July. If the decision receives Cricket Australia's approval, the sale of these stakes could raise up upto AUD 800 million, which would help CA address budget issues and invest significantly across all levels of the game. Also, with this money, BBL could also achieve its goal of becoming the world's second-best T20 competition after the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), the league which started it all, as far as T20 franchise cricket is concerned.

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Bruno Fernandes wants to win more trophies with Manchester United, feels squad has "good energy"

Dec 19, 2025

Fernandes appeared on the 'Rio Ferdinand Presents' podcast, expressing his loyalty to the club and also revealed that he stayed at the club because both parties wanted to win more silverware, despite him getting two offers to leave. The 31-year-old midfielder, who has been with United since 2020, said that he would have left the club if he believed that winning trophies with them was not possible.
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New Zealand Cricket CEO to step down due to "differences with "several member associations" and players' association

Dec 19, 2025
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Ashes 3rd Test: Head-Khawaja partnership puts Aussies on top, lead exceeds 200 (Day 3, Tea)

Dec 19, 2025

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BBL teammate backs Babar Azam to find form ahead of T20 World Cup

Dec 19, 2025

Babar has been struggling for touch in recent times, with the 31-year-old having only scored two half-centuries at...
Anahat Singh (second from right) with the World Cup winning team. (Photo: X/@VPIndia)

"Has all makings of top player": Squash veteran Joshna on teen star Anahat Singh

Dec 19, 2025

Both Joshna and Anahat were a part of India's squad, which made history by securing its first-ever Squash...
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Dates for The Finalissima fixture revealed; generational clash between Messi-Yamal to take place

Dec 19, 2025

A showdown between two football generations, Argentina's World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi and rising Spanish and Barcelona sensation...
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"I want to praise and applaud RCB": Ashwin lauds IPL defending champions pick in mini auction

Dec 19, 2025
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Small moments made big difference in tight game: Muhammad Jawadullah after Dubai Capitals' 7-run defeat

Dec 18, 2025
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UPCA issues ticket refund guidelines after India vs South Africa 4th T20 abandoned due to excessive fog

Dec 18, 2025
Lionel Messi with Sumit Antil (Photo: Instagram/@antil_sumit7698)

Lionel Messi sported Team India T20 jersey during Delhi visit; met Paralympic javelin champion Sumit Antil, Kuldeep Yadav

Dec 18, 2025
Josh Inglis during IPL 2025 (Photo: ANI)

Josh Inglis to miss part of IPL 2026 due to his wedding

Dec 18, 2025
Satwik (left) & Chirag (right) in action at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025 (Photo: BAI)

Satwik-Chirag continue winning run, beat Alfian-Fikri to lead Group B at World Tour Finals

Dec 18, 2025
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla (Photo: ANI)

"Spectators will get their money refunded": BCCI VP after IND vs SA 4th T20I abandoned in Lucknow

Dec 18, 2025
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Two-time Olympic Medalist Kenny Bednarek encourages Indian athletes to tap into their potential

Dec 18, 2025
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MI owner Akash Ambani highlights long-term vision behind team's IPL 2026 auction picks

Dec 18, 2025
Ishan Kishan durign an IPL match (Photo: ANI)

Ishan Kishan stakes claim for Team India comeback, caps his solid Mushtaq Ali Trophy performance with century in final

Dec 18, 2025
Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan (Photo: ANI)

Ishan Kishan's record ton guides Jharkhand to maiden SMAT title

Dec 18, 2025
Prince Deep Singh (Photo: Hockey India)

Junior World Cup hero Prince Deep Singh looks forward to learning from legendary goalkeeper David Harte in Hockey India League 2026

Dec 18, 2025