England and Australia could one day take their famous Test rivalry to India, with Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg saying the idea should be seriously considered to help grow interest in the longest format.
The Ashes has traditionally been contested on a home-and-away basis, with the two nations alternating hosting duties every four years.
However, Greenberg believes staging a one-off Test in India is an option worth exploring, provided the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) support the idea.
India proposal could grow Test cricket
Although Cricket Australia has no immediate plans to organise such a fixture, Greenberg said the governing body would be open to discussions.
"It's not something that we are planning, but it's open for consideration. We'd have to be open to considering all options," he said.
"Our relationship with the ECB and the BCCI is very strong and clearly there are opportunities in India to put more content in certain areas."
Cricket Australia is already increasing its presence in India, with the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers set to play the Big Bash League's first overseas match in Chennai later this year as part of efforts to grow the competition in cricket's biggest market.
Greenberg believes an Ashes Test on Indian soil would generate significant interest at a time when Test cricket faces growing competition from T20 leagues.
"I think Test cricket between us, India and England is very strong and probably bucking the trend in some other parts of the world. We want to make sure we grow and strengthen it," he added.
Pink-ball anniversary Test defended
Australia and England are already scheduled to play a historic day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2027 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match.
The match will be the first men's pink-ball Test played at the MCG, a decision that has drawn criticism from some former Australian players.
Greenberg defended the move, saying the timing would improve attendance and television audiences.
"We wanted to get as many people for the game as possible. Playing that game in the day while people are at work and school would've made that difficult," he concluded.
He added that Cricket Australia also intends to prepare a flatter pitch than the one used during last year's Ashes Test at the MCG, hoping to produce a more entertaining contest while celebrating one of the game's most significant milestones.
