MELBOURNE, April 15 (Reuters) - Cricket ⁠Australia's hopes of opening the Big Bash League (BBL) to private investment have hit a major ⁠roadblock after member state Queensland deferred its decision on backing a plan to sell ‌stakes in the nation's domestic T20 franchises.

Queensland Cricket, which hosts Brisbane Heat, said on Wednesday it had made no final decision following a board meeting and would seek further information from CA.