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Cricket Australia approves private ownership for Melbourne Renegades franchise

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:17 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Cricket Australia approves private ownership for Melbourne Renegades franchise

Summary

Cricket Australia has authorized the sale of a 100% stake in the Melbourne Renegades, marking the first instance of private ownership in the Big Bash League. The team will operate under existing branding for the upcoming 2026-27 season while under caretaker management. Although new owners may propose changes to team names, colors, or identities, any such modifications require approval from Cricket Australia or relevant state associations. Chief executive Todd Greenberg previously suggested that widespread rebranding remains unlikely due to the established nature of the league's eight franchises. Ownership transition for the Melbourne Renegades is expected to be finalized ahead of the 2027-28 BBL and WBBL seasons.

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Key Details

•Cricket Australia approved the sale of a 100% stake in the Melbourne Renegades.
•The 2026-27 BBL and WBBL seasons will proceed with current team names and branding.
•New owners may propose identity changes subject to official governing body approval.
•The Melbourne Renegades will operate under caretaker management during the transition period.

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2:17 PMYahoo Sports — Big Bash League team names, colours and branding: Will they change after BBL privatisation and franchise sale?

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Will BBL team names, colours and branding change after privatisation? Here's what Cricket Australia has said and what Cricket News thinks should happen.
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