Can Ashes series be played in India also? Cricket Australia’s statement created a stir

By Samira Vishwas On Jul 24, 2026

Ashes Series: Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer Todd Greenberg has given a big statement on the possibility of organizing the prestigious Ashes Test series played between Australia and England in India in the future.

Ashes Series: Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer Todd Greenberg has given a big statement on the possibility of hosting the prestigious Ashes Test series played between Australia and England in India in the future. He said that at present there are no plans to hold the historic Test series between Australia and England in India, but it cannot be completely ruled out for the future. After his statement, the stir in the cricket world has intensified.

What did Cricket Australia say?

In fact, in recent years India has emerged as the largest cricket market in the world. Considering the tremendous craze for cricket here, organizing many big cricket competitions is being considered. Meanwhile, Cricket Australia’s Chief Executive Officer Todd Greenberg said in an interview given to BBC that Cricket Australia has strong relationships with both England and Wales Cricket and BCCI. In such a situation, if in future we have to think of a new model to take Test cricket to new heights, then India can also be a strong option.

🚨 INDIA COULD HOST AN ASHES MATCH 🚨
Cricket Australia (CA) Executive Todd Greenberg has publicly stated that – He’s open to the idea of staging an Ashes Test match in India. (BBC) pic.twitter.com/VcdZsQ57LB
— Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) July 24, 2026

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Popularity of test cricket in these countries

Greenberg believes that Test cricket is still very strong in Australia, England and India and in the present era, the popularity of Test cricket remains highest in these countries. Greenberg says that Test cricket is struggling in many parts of the world, but its attraction is still intact in Australia, England and India, so he wants to take it further.

Will the Ashes series be played in India?

However, Australia’s Chief Executive Officer Todd Greenberg has clearly said in his statement that at present Cricket Australia has no plans to hold the Ashes series in India. But there can be discussion regarding this in future.