Cricket Australia moves to boost Big Bash’s star appeal amid new competition

Haris Rauf of Pakistan and Chris Jordan of England in action at Optus Stadium in Perth. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)
Haris Rauf of Pakistan and Chris Jordan of England in action at Optus Stadium in Perth. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

Cricket Australia has overhauled the overseas player recruitment model for the Big Bash League (BBL) amid competition from new franchise leagues and murmurings of discontent from domestic rights-holders.

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