Seven ramps up Cricket Australia dispute with Federal Court action

December 2, 2020 8:42

Seven has escalated its dispute with Cricket Australia, commencing Federal Court action yesterday in a move the sporting body has labelled “disappointing”.

The free-to-air broadcaster’s decision puts its $450 million cricket deal at risk, which it first sought to end back in September due to an alleged breach of contract.

At that point, Seven had said the Big Bash League would suffer due to top players being unavailable, and reportedly pushed Cricket Australia to axe the BBL altogether.

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Brittney Rigby

Brittney Rigby was Mumbrella's deputy managing editor - news and analysis. She left Mumbrella in April 2021.