Boon and Cowan to fill roles after Cricket Australia boss resigns in fallout of BBL sale

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 27, 2026

Former NSW premier Mike Baird lost the support of the state’s cricket body because of his decision to push ahead with the sale of clubs in the Big Bash League.

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