Cricket Australia chief suggests England-Australia Test in India
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Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has suggested that England and Australia should consider playing a Test match in India to generate interest in the format. The two sides traditionally meet only in Ashes series on a home-and-away basis. Greenberg told BBC Sport that the prospect of taking the rivalry to India should be on the table, though it is not currently planned. Such a fixture would require approval from the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Greenberg noted that Cricket Australia has strong relationships with both boards and sees opportunities in India. The governing body is already expanding its footprint in India by taking the Big Bash League to Chennai in December. Greenberg also defended the decision to stage the 150th anniversary Test against England as a day-night match, saying it aims to attract larger audiences.
What’s reported
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said England and Australia should be open to playing a Test match in India.
The two sides traditionally meet only in Ashes series on a home-and-away basis.
Australia and England are set to play a one-off Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2027 for the 150th anniversary of their first meeting.
Greenberg said the prospect of taking the rivalry to India is "open for consideration" but not planned.
Any such fixture would need buy-in from the ECB and BCCI.
Cricket Australia is taking the Big Bash League to India for the first time, with Melbourne Renegades facing Perth Scorchers in Chennai in December.
Greenberg defended the day-night format for the 150th anniversary Test, saying it will anger traditionalists but aims to get more viewers.
Greenberg indicated the MCG pitch for the 150th Test will be flatter and have less grass than the last Ashes Test there.
Key figures
Todd Greenberg, chief executive of Cricket Australia
Sources: BBC News
