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Cricket Australia Considers Hosting Ashes Test in India
✍️ Cricbuzz
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 08:07 AM
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Cricket Australia has expressed openness to staging an Ashes Test match in India, signaling a potential expansion of the historic series beyond England.
Cricket Australia announced that it is open to staging an Ashes Test match in India, a departure from the traditional England-only venue.
The proposal came during a press briefing where officials highlighted the growing popularity of cricket in India and the financial and competitive advantages of hosting a marquee match there.
While no concrete dates or arrangements have been finalized, Cricket Australia indicated that it would explore logistical arrangements, stadium suitability, and coordination with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
If approved, the move could mark the first time the Ashes series includes a match outside England, potentially boosting viewership and commercial opportunities for both cricket boards.
Cricket Australia’s statement was received with interest by fans and analysts, who see the proposal as a way to strengthen ties between the two cricketing nations.
The proposal came during a press briefing where officials highlighted the growing popularity of cricket in India and the financial and competitive advantages of hosting a marquee match there.
While no concrete dates or arrangements have been finalized, Cricket Australia indicated that it would explore logistical arrangements, stadium suitability, and coordination with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
If approved, the move could mark the first time the Ashes series includes a match outside England, potentially boosting viewership and commercial opportunities for both cricket boards.
Cricket Australia’s statement was received with interest by fans and analysts, who see the proposal as a way to strengthen ties between the two cricketing nations.