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Cricket Australia Open to Hosting Ashes Test in India
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🗓 25 Jul 2026, 06:03 AM
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Cricket Australia has expressed willingness to stage an Ashes test match in India, potentially expanding the historic England‑Australia series to a new venue.
Cricket Australia officials have stated that they are open to staging an Ashes test match in India, a move that would bring the historic England‑Australia series to a new continent.
The Ashes, traditionally contested between England and Australia, has been played exclusively in the two countries since its inception in 1882. Adding India as a host would mark a significant departure from tradition.
Proponents argue that hosting the match in India could boost cricket’s popularity in the subcontinent, provide lucrative commercial opportunities, and offer Australian and English players a chance to play on sub‑tropical pitches.
While no formal invitation has been issued yet, Cricket Australia has indicated that it would explore logistical arrangements and discuss the proposal with the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
The Ashes, traditionally contested between England and Australia, has been played exclusively in the two countries since its inception in 1882. Adding India as a host would mark a significant departure from tradition.
Proponents argue that hosting the match in India could boost cricket’s popularity in the subcontinent, provide lucrative commercial opportunities, and offer Australian and English players a chance to play on sub‑tropical pitches.
While no formal invitation has been issued yet, Cricket Australia has indicated that it would explore logistical arrangements and discuss the proposal with the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India.