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Sports·6/3/2026AI summary

Melbourne Renegades BBL Licence Sale and Merger with Melbourne Stars Explained

Cricket Victoria is selling the Melbourne Renegades' Big Bash League licence to a private investor, with team staff and sponsorship merging with the Melbourne Stars. A new unified team name and brand will be launched for Victorian cricket fans.

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Cricket Victoria to Sell One BBL Team, Consolidate into Single Franchise

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Cricket Victoria to Sell One BBL Team, Consolidate into Single Franchise

Cricket Victoria will sell one of its two Big Bash League (BBL) teams, the Melbourne Stars or Renegades, to international investors as part of cricket's privatisation. The remaining franchise will operate under Cricket Victoria, potentially reviving the 'Bushrangers' name.

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Cricket Victoria plans to merge BBL teams, sell second license

Cricket Victoria plans to merge the Melbourne Stars and Renegades into a single "Melbourne" team and sell its second BBL license to a private investor, pending Cricket Australia approval.