Cricket Australia Eyes Big Bash League Expansion into Indian Market

Cricket Australia is considering hosting a Big Bash League game in India to capitalize on its lucrative market. Senior officials recently visited India to discuss logistics. While discussions are in early stages, venues and stakeholder approvals are yet to be finalized for the potential event.

Cricket Australia is exploring the possibility of hosting a Big Bash League (BBL) match in India next season, specifically targeting the Chepauk stadium in Chennai to tap into the lucrative cricket market there.

According to reports, the plan is still in preliminary stages, with senior officials from Cricket Australia, including Head of Business Operations Phil Rigby and Head of Competition Development Margot Harley, recently visiting India to discuss the logistics.

The potential inclusion of a BBL game in India reflects CA's strategy to intertwine with India's lucrative market, although formal approval is yet needed from various stakeholders, including the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and broadcasters.

(With inputs from agencies.)