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🧢 Australia’s baggy green has been drawn into the battle over the future of the Big Bash.

Cricket Australia has reportedly been warned that proposed governance reforms linked to the wider BBL privatisation debate could jeopardise its National Sporting Organisation status.

One potential consequence? Its right to display the Australian coat of arms on national team uniforms — including the iconic baggy green — could come under threat.

The warning adds a striking new dimension to the dispute over ownership, governance and control in Australian cricket.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/australian-crickets-baggy-green-t…

5 hours ago | [YT] | 1

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🏏 The CPL will honour Sir Garfield Sobers throughout the 2026 season.

A minute's applause will be held before the first match in each of the tournament's eight host locations, with further tributes planned across the competition, culminating at the final in Kensington Oval, Sir Garfield's home ground.

The tribute celebrates the life and legacy of one of cricket's greatest-ever players, who passed away in July aged 89.

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2 days ago | [YT] | 2

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"🇦🇺🇮🇳 Could the IPL one day be played in Australia?

Cricket Australia has publicly confirmed it is open to hosting future IPL matches, saying it doesn't rule out an IPL fixture or India bilateral being staged in Australia.

The comments come as Australia and India deepen collaboration through franchise cricket, following plans for the first-ever BBL match outside Australia in Chennai.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/cricket-australia-opens-door-to-f…"

6 days ago | [YT] | 1

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🚨🏏 Mumbai Indians have moved to cool the Hardik Pandya trade speculation.

The franchise says no player trade discussions are currently taking place, stressing that its post-season review is still underway despite continued links between the India all-rounder and several IPL rivals.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 1

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⚖️🏏 Cricket Canada has secured a major legal victory.

An arbitrator has dismissed Bombay Sports Co. Ltd.'s claims in full, ordering the company to pay US$392,323.62 plus interest and return GT20 Canada's intellectual property, marking a significant governance milestone for the national board.

The ruling also clears the way for Cricket Canada to pursue the next phase of the GT20 Canada project.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/cricket-canada-wins-gt20-arbitrat…

1 week ago | [YT] | 0

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🌟🏏 Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed is making an impact beyond the boundary.

Ahead of The Hundred, SunRisers Leeds hosted a community event in Bradford, where Abrar Ahmed met young cricketers, took part in coaching activities and inspired the next generation through grassroots engagement.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/pakistan-star-abrar-ahmed-inspire…

1 week ago | [YT] | 2

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🚨🏏 The Bangladesh Premier League could be paused in 2026.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is reportedly considering suspending the next BPL season as it evaluates major reforms to the tournament's franchise model, governance and financial structure.

The board's priority remains staging the competition—but only if stronger franchise owners and improved operating standards can be secured.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/bangladesh-cricket-board-weighs-c…

1 week ago | [YT] | 2

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🍺🏏 The ECB has tightened its alcohol policy for England's men's team.

New behavioral guidance introduces stricter expectations around alcohol consumption, curfews and player conduct following a series of off-field controversies—while stopping short of a complete ban.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/ecb-tightens-england-mens-alcohol…

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

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⚾🏏 Major League Baseball is betting big on India.

MLB has appointed Suryakumar Yadav as its India Ambassador while extending its broadcast partnership with JioStar, strengthening its push to grow baseball in one of the world's biggest sports markets.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/mlb-signs-suryakumar-yadav-as-amb…

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

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🤖🏏 Pakistan is embracing AI-powered cricket training.

The PCB has become the first cricket board to install the Trueman 3 bowling machine, giving batters realistic match-simulation practice through synchronized bowler animations and programmable deliveries.

A glimpse into the future of player development. 🚀

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/pcb-becomes-first-cricket-board-t…

1 month ago | [YT] | 5