Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Todd Greenberg has said the board is open to the possibility of staging an Ashes Test in India, describing it as an idea that deserves consideration as cricket continues to explore new markets.
The Ashes is one of cricket’s oldest and most celebrated rivalries, with England and Australia competing against each other since 1882. Traditionally, the series alternates between the two countries every four years.
Australia won the latest Ashes series 4-1 on home soil during the 2025-26 season, while the next edition is scheduled to take place in England in 2027.
Todd Greenberg Open to New Possibilities
Speaking about the possibility of taking an Ashes Test to India, Greenberg said there are no immediate plans, but Cricket Australia is willing to consider the proposal.
“It’s not something that we are planning, but it’s open for consideration. We’d have to be open to considering all options,” Greenberg said.
He also highlighted the strong working relationship between Cricket Australia, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
“Our relationship with the ECB and the BCCI is very strong, and clearly there are opportunities in India to put more content in certain areas,” he added.
Cricket Australia Expands Presence in India
Greenberg’s comments come as Cricket Australia continues to strengthen its presence in the Indian market.
As part of that effort, the board has already announced that a Big Bash League (BBL) match between the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers will be played in Chennai this December.
The move is aimed at increasing the BBL’s international reach and engaging India’s massive cricket audience.
Can an Ashes Test Succeed in India?
Although T20 cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) dominate the cricket calendar in India, Greenberg believes there is still strong demand for high-quality Test cricket.
He said marquee Test contests involving Australia, England and India continue to attract significant interest despite changing viewing habits.
“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,” Greenberg said.
If such a match were ever scheduled, it would mark the first time an official Ashes Test is played outside Australia or England, making it a historic moment for international cricket.
Historic Test Scheduled for 2027
Meanwhile, Australia and England are also preparing for another historic occasion.
The two teams will play a one-off pink-ball Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in March 2027 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first-ever Test match.
The special fixture is expected to be one of the biggest events on the international cricket calendar.
While an Ashes Test in India remains only a proposal for now, Greenberg’s comments suggest that cricket’s traditional rivalries could evolve as administrators explore new ways to grow the longest format of the game.