Last Updated: July 24, 2026 10:16 AM
Cricket’s most storied rivalry might one day look quite different indeed. A top official recently dropped an intriguing hint about its future direction. The idea of Ashes in India has sparked plenty of curiosity across the entire cricketing world. Here’s exactly what was said and what it could genuinely mean.
Could the Ashes in India Actually Happen
The board’s Chief Executive Todd Greenberg recently opened the door to fresh ideas. He said the organization remains willing to carefully consider all possible future options. This includes exploring the idea of staging the Ashes in India someday.
“We’d have to be open to consider all options,” Greenberg said in a recent interview.
“Our relationship with the ECB but also the BCCI is very strong. And clearly, there are opportunities in India to put more content into certain areas. That’s not something we are currently planning, but it would certainly be open for consideration.”
Greenberg clarified there are no current plans to move the series anywhere yet. Still, he confirmed the idea isn’t being ruled out completely either way. He pointed to strong relationships with both the ECB and BCCI as good reasons.
Why This Idea Is Even on the Table
The Ashes has been played between Australia and England since way back in 1882. This five-Test series usually alternates between venues in Australia and England. It remains one of cricket’s oldest and most respected rivalries in the sport.
This discussion comes as the board works hard to expand its global reach further. One major step includes hosting the 2026 Big Bash League opener in Chennai.
Cricket Australia is also reportedly exploring private ownership models for BBL franchises now. These moves aim to strengthen ties with India’s massive and influential cricket market.
Protecting the Future of Test Cricket
Test cricket has seen falling attendance in several regions around the world lately. Meanwhile, T20 cricket continues growing rapidly in popularity across most major markets. Because of this, exploring new markets could genuinely help sustain Test cricket’s appeal.
Greenberg noted that matches involving Australia, England, and India still draw huge crowds. He believes these three nations remain among cricket’s strongest global attractions today.
“I think Test cricket between us, England and India is still very strong, probably bucking the trend as to other parts of the world. So we want to make sure we continue to grow it and strengthen it,” he said.
Greenberg stressed his organization’s commitment to protecting Test cricket’s long-term future carefully. This bold idea fits perfectly into that much bigger picture overall. It reflects how traditional cricket events are adapting to changing global realities.
