Jun 5, 2026 – 5.47pmThe debate over whether to privatise the Big Bash League has been so long and arduous it was almost inevitable someone would break ranks and take matters into their own hands.It ended up being Cricket Victoria, which informed staff on Tuesday it planned to sell the team known as the Melbourne Renegades and turn its other club, the Melbourne Stars, into a renamed Victorian side. Chief executive Nick Cummins said the move was designed to provide certainty to his staff.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles