Andrew Voss
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Some of those views is we should hold off selling any of our assets, try to do as much as we can now and generate a return later.
There's an opposing view which says we should try to take some of that capital now and invest that so that we protect our future.
I don't think there's a perfect answer, but in roles like ours, you have to have a position.
You have to listen to all the inputs and you have to have a position.
You have to make a recommendation.
That's where we're at.
Well, look, I think there's always risk about bringing other partners in, but there's also risk of not bringing partners in.
And so, you know, you've heard me say this before, there's risk and reward on both these fronts.
The risk of bringing people in and not having the level of controls is real.
That's on us as the governing body to make sure of that.
Let's be really clear here.
There's not a capital investment coming into Cricket Australia.
There's not a capital investment coming in to the league, to the BBL.
It's coming in in a minority stake in clubs and clubs who can choose and determine their own partner.
Now, some clubs will be looking very much at a non-cricketing partner, someone who can assist them, grow their capability, capacity, commercial outcomes.
fan engagement, those sorts of things to make it a better experience for their club.
Some clubs may well look for a partner in cricket.
All of those things are on the table, but ultimately the decision is to come in at a club level, at a minority stake and try to add value.
Look, I think that's overblown because I think India are such a huge part of cricket, but we're not looking to sell the game to India.