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Ashes Test to played in India? Cricket Australia chief floats the idea

Todd Greenberg said the proposal would need approval from Cricket Australia, the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

  • Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg expressed openness on July 23 to hosting an Australia-England Ashes Test in India, suggesting the move could provide more "content" in lucrative markets.
  • This consideration follows Cricket Australia's decision to host a Big Bash League match in Chennai this December, reflecting efforts to strengthen Test cricket's presence amid the expansion of the Indian Premier League .
  • Greenberg noted that finding space in the international cricket calendar remains a significant hurdle, stating the sport likely needs more time to accommodate additional high-value series with only 365 days available.
  • Any potential relocation of an Ashes Test would require formal cooperation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India and sign-off from the England and Wales Cricket Board .
  • England and Australia currently maintain a four-year hosting cycle for the Ashes, with the next series scheduled for the 2027 English summer, while both teams also plan a one-off pink ball Test in Melbourne next March.
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Could the world's oldest Test series be played on Indian soil in the future? Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer Todd Greenberg has for the first time responded positively to this possibility. He stated that Cricket Australia is ready to consider all options if Test cricket is to be revived.

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cricinfo.com broke the news on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
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