{
  "id": 10319781,
  "title": "Baird quits as CA chair as Big Bash sell-off fallout continues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/baird-quits-as-ca-chair-as-big-bash-sell-off-fallout-continues-10319781",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T00:15:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-28/mike-baird-quits-as-cricket-australia-chair/107202874"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former New South Wales Premier Mike Baird has resigned as Cricket Australia chair, to be succeeded by David Boon on an interim basis. Baird backed the privatisation of the Big Bash League, which has caused discord within Cricket NSW. The disgruntled state association refused to back Baird amid the fallout over the sell-off of Big Bash League clubs. Baird, who had been on the Cricket Australia board for six years and served as chair since February 2023, decided to step down after Cricket NSW denied his request for support. \"After much consideration, I have decided to stand down as CA chair and director,\" Baird stated in a statement. \"I am delighted that David Boon has agreed to undertake the interim chair role while we complete the formal chair process, and I will undertake a transition process with David over coming weeks.\" Baird expressed satisfaction with the recent growth of cricket in Australia, citing a 40 per cent increase in participation over the past four years. He also highlighted the record revenue, profit, attendance and viewership for Cricket Australia this year. However, Baird's decision comes in the wake of Cricket NSW's vehement opposition to the decision to allow private investment in cricket clubs.",
  "summary": "Former NSW premier Mike Baird quits as the Cricket Australia chair as the fallout from the privatisation of the Big Bash heats up.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Baird quits as CA chair as Big Bash sell-off fallout continues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/baird-quits-as-ca-chair-as-big-bash-sell-off-fallout-continues",
        "published": "2026-09-28T00:15:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}