Australia open to playing Test against England in India
Summary
Australia’s cricket leader said Australia and England could consider playing a Test match in India to increase interest in this type of game. They are already planning a special Test match in Australia in 2027 to mark 150 years of matches between these two teams, with new rules like playing at night with a pink ball.Key Facts
- Australia currently holds the Ashes after winning the 2025-26 series against England 4-1.
- Usually, Australia and England only play Test matches during the Ashes series held every four years in either country.
- Cricket Australia’s chief executive, Todd Greenberg, suggested playing a Test match between Australia and England in India could attract more fans.
- Such a match would need agreement from England’s and India’s cricket boards.
- Cricket Australia plans to grow its presence in India by taking its Big Bash League games there for the first time.
- Test cricket is less popular in India now because of shorter formats like T20 and the Indian Premier League.
- The 150th anniversary Test in Melbourne will be played at night using a pink ball, a first for men’s Tests at that stadium.
- Greenberg said playing at night helps more people watch, especially in the UK, despite upsetting some traditional fans.
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