LONDON: Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Todd Greenberg has said the board is “open” to the possibility of hosting an Ashes Test in India, citing opportunities to expand cricket’s reach in lucrative markets.
England and Australia have contested the Ashes series since 1882 and currently alternate hosting duties every four years.
Australia won the most recent series 4-1 in the 2025-26 season, with the next edition to be held in England in the summer of 2027.
The traditional rivals are set to play a day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March next year to mark the 150th anniversary of their first Test match.
Speaking on the BBC’s Stumped podcast, Greenberg was asked if India could play a one-day Ashes Test following CA’s decision to host the Big Bash League (PBL) match between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers in Chennai this December.
“We have to be open to considering all options,” Greenberg said.
“Our relationship with ECB, but BCCI is very strong. There are opportunities to bring cricket to specific markets in India.
“It’s not something we’re currently planning, but it’s certainly open to consideration.”
Greenberg’s comments come as India’s commercial influence in world cricket continues to grow.
Earlier this year, a financial report by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) predicted a profit for England cricket following India’s recent white-ball tour. In contrast, the ECB expects losses in 2027 despite hosting the men’s and women’s Ashes series.
“It should be noted that the ECB’s revenues are cyclical in nature, reflecting the scheduling of high-value broadcast series by opposition,” the report said.
Hosting an Ashes Test in India would require the approval of both Cricket Australia and the ECB, as well as the cooperation of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
As franchise cricket continues to expand, particularly through the Indian Premier League (IPL) and its growing global footprint, Greenberg believes Test cricket must continue to evolve and maintain its relevance.
“I think Test cricket between Australia, England and India is still going strong, probably bucking the trend seen in other parts of the world. We want to make sure we continue to grow and strengthen that,” he said.
“The challenge for everyone in global cricket is that there are only 365 days in the calendar and we need another month or two if we want to produce all the content we want,” he concluded.