Queensland Cricket has decided against participating in the privatization of T20 Big Bash League teams, including the Brisbane Heat, after thorough consideration and due diligence. The organization aims to maintain its partnership with Cricket Australia and focus on enhancing the Big Bash League without selling a minority stake in the team, emphasizing its commitment to growing cricket in Queensland and Australia. This decision highlights Queensland Cricket's strategic approach to maintaining control over its assets while fostering collaboration within the sport.
Announcement A Letter to the Queensland Cricket Community Announcement 30 Apr 2026 Queensland Cricket Media --> Announcement 30 Apr 2026 Queensland Cricket Media ) ---- ---- FTL stack trace ("~" means nesting-related): - Failed at: #macro linkedListDropdown item mobile... [in template "Share Dropdown" in macro "linkedListDropdown" at line 302, column 1] - Reached through: @linkedListDropdown item=shareModel(c... [in template "Share Dropdown" at line 419, column 9] ---- --> The Board and Management of Queensland Cricket have carefully considered the proposal to participate in the privatisation of T20 Big Bash League Teams including the Brisbane Heat. Cricket Australia and Queensland Cricket have maintained a productive and respectful relationship over the past twelve months as we’ve worked together to determine the best outcome for both parties and the game. We have informed Cricket Australia that we will not be moving to the next phase of the sales process. Instead, we want to continue to find ways to work with Cricket Australia to grow the Big Bash Leagues in Australia and make it one of the best T20 competitions throughout the world without selling a minority share in the Brisbane Heat. Cricket Australia is aware of the reasons behind our decision, and this decision has not been taken lightly. Queensland Cricket has completed an exhaustive due diligence process over the past several months and we thank Cricket Australia for the additional time to complete. Queensland Cricket remains focused on promoting and growing the game across Queensland and throughout Australia to accelerate participation in our sport. Kirsten Pike (Queensland Cricket Chair) Terry Svenson (Queensland Cricket Chief Executive Officer)
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Queensland Cricket: Queensland Cricket is the governing body for cricket in Queensland, Australia, which has decided not to participate in the privatisation of T20 Big Bash League Teams, including the Brisbane Heat.
Cricket Australia: Cricket Australia is the national governing body for cricket in Australia, which has been involved in discussions with Queensland Cricket regarding the privatisation of T20 Big Bash League Teams.
Brisbane Heat: Brisbane Heat is a professional T20 cricket team based in Brisbane, Australia, which was part of the discussions regarding the privatisation of T20 Big Bash League Teams.
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