Big Bash League's India Debut Officially on the Cards
The Big Bash League is officially set to be played in India. The opener clash of the tournament will be played in Chennai, as the anticipation of the tournament grows. An announcement for the same is expected on Friday, by the Prime Minister of both countries.
The bilateral ties between India and Australia are improving both on and off the field. Over the last few months, there have been talks by Cricket Australia to host the Big Bash League in India. This will be helpful for the board to ensure that their players are built for even the spin conditions.
Reports claim that the talks to host the BBL opener in India are now almost confirmed. It has been claimed that an announcement for the same will be made on Friday, which will be done by the Indian PM Narendra Modi, and the Australian PM Anthony Albanese. With this announcement, the Big Bash League is set to get a huge expansion.
It will be Melbourne Renegades going against Perth Scorchers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This is a part of Cricket Australia's development programme, where a tour of Chennai has also been included. The match will be played on 12 December, with an announcement likely to come soon.
Our Take
If the Big Bash League takes place in India, it will be a huge boost for the BCCI and CA. Cricket Australia will be able to expand its league and get some coverage of the Indian fans. Moreover, it might also open doors for the IPL teams to go against the BBL teams for a T20 series. This used to happen earlier when the Champions Trophy also existed. And now, this might also be back on the cards, as the BBL aims to come to India.