US tech enterpreneur Govil eyes purchase of BBL team

American tech entrepreneur Sanjay Govil has expressed interest in acquiring a Big Bash League team, specifically eyeing franchises such as the Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes. Following Cricket Australia's decision to approve BBL privatisation, the formal process of inviting expressions of interest for a full 100% sale of the Renegades has commenced, with authorities aiming to determine a preferred owner ahead of the 2026-27 season opening on December 12.

Govil already owns Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket and co-owns Welsh Fire in The Hundred alongside head coach Ricky Ponting. He noted he is seeking an active management stake of at least 50% or full ownership, while firmly ruling out rebranding any club's traditional name and local culture.