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Baird resigns as Cricket Australia chair amid BBL fallout

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 12:53 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Baird resigns as Cricket Australia chair amid BBL fallout
Summary

Cricket Australia chair Baird has resigned amid issues related to the Big Bash League. David Boon will serve as interim chair at the upcoming Annual General Meeting in late October. This decision follows increasing scrutiny surrounding the league’s management and future direction. A search for a long-term successor is underway.

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  • •Baird resigns due to fallout from Big Bash League controversies.
  • •David Boon will act as interim chair starting at the AGM.
  • •AGM scheduled for late October to address leadership changes.
  • •Cricket Australia seeks a long-term successor for the chair position.
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  • 12:53 AMESPNcricinfo — Baird resigns as Cricket Australia chair amid BBL fallout
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David Boon will take the role in an interim capacity at the AGM in late October while a long-term successor is appointed

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