The shock BBL merger has left players in limbo, prompted former Stars powerbrokers Eddie McGuire and John Wylie to question the wisdom of retiring the glamour club’s established brand, and blindsided other states.

Cricket Victoria will kill off the Melbourne Stars and Renegades brands to merge them into one team under the state banner.

Cricket Victoria will kill off the Melbourne Stars and Renegades brands to merge them into one team under the state banner.