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Mike Baird resigns from Cricket Australia over BBL privatisation
Original: Mike Baird resigns from Cricket Australia amid BBL privatisation plan
Mike Baird has resigned from his role at Cricket Australia amid controversy over a proposal to privatise the Big Bash League. The plan, which would bring in private investment for the T20 competition, has proved divisive within Australian cricket, and Baird's departure is being read as fallout from the fallout over the privatisation push. Reaction is focused on what his exit means for the league's future ownership.
Why now: Baird's resignation over the contested BBL privatisation plan is fresh cricket administration news with implications for the league's future.
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