Cricket Australia open to hosting Ashes Test in India
Cricket Australia is exploring the possibility of hosting an Ashes Test match in India in the future to expand the reach of the sport. While no immediate plans exist due to scheduling constraints, the board remains open to the idea to strengthen ties between Australia, England, and India.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing trend of global cricket boards seeking to leverage India's massive market and infrastructure to increase the commercial and cultural footprint of Test cricket.
After deciding to take the Big Bash League opener to Chennai later this year, Cricket Australia is now considering the idea of having an Ashes Test in India at some point in future.
CA chief executive Todd Greenberg, however, ruled out any immediate plan. Australia is preparing to the host the Big Bash Opener in Chennai in December.
"Our relationship with the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) but also the BCCI is very strong, and clearly there are opportunities in India to put more content into certain areas," Greenberg told BBC's Stumped podcast.
"It's not something we're currently planning, but it would be certainly open to consideration. I think Test cricket between us, England and India is still very strong, probably bucking the trend as to other parts of the world. So we want to make sure we continue to grow it and strengthen it," he added.
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