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Oliver Caffrey

REVEALED: Cricket australia makes decision on bbl privatisation | Rare Historical Photos

Perth will defend their Big Bash title with changes afoot for the white-ball competition. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Cricket Australia plans to stand firm against private owners who will want Test players to instead choose the increased money that could be on offer in the Big Bash League.

Confirming on Tuesday it will allow BBL clubs to be privatised, CA has declared the huge decision will help keep homegrown players in Australia amid lucrative contracts from rival T20 leagues.

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