New chair Boon declares BBL privatisation a must, as Cricket Australia swings back into the black

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 28, 2026

Once the rock of Australia’s top order, David Boon has been chosen to deliver stability after a period of turmoil at Cricket Australia. But he has vowed to push on with the privatisation of the BBL, the issue that is still dividing the states.

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