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England vs Australia: Ashes rivals should be open to playing a Test in India, says Todd Greenberg

Exploring New Grounds: Ashes Rivals Could Play Test in India, Says Todd Greenberg

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England and Australia may consider playing a Test match in India to boost interest in the format, according to Todd Greenberg, chief executive of Cricket Australia. Traditionally, these two cricketing powers meet only during the Ashes series, hosted alternately every four years.

In a notable development, the teams are set to clash in a one-off Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2027, commemorating the 150th anniversary of their first encounter.

Greenberg discussed this potential fixture during an interview with BBC Sport, emphasizing that the idea of taking such a significant rivalry to India should be considered:

  • The proposal requires cooperation from both the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
  • Greenberg stated, "It's not something that we are planning, but it's open for consideration. We'd have to be open to considering all options."

He highlighted the strong relationship between Cricket Australia, the ECB, and the BCCI, noting the opportunities in India to enhance cricket's visibility. Cricket Australia aims to expand its influence in the Indian market, planning to host a Big Bash League match in Chennai this December, featuring the Melbourne Renegades against the Perth Scorchers.

Despite a decline in Test match popularity in India due to the rise of T20 and the Indian Premier League, Greenberg believes that an England vs Australia Test match in India would be highly captivating:

I think Test cricket between us, India and England is very strong and probably bucking the trend in some other parts of the world. We want to make sure we grow and strengthen it,

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