Cricket Australia confirms 1st-ever BBL match in India
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PM Narendra Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese have announced a historic BBL season opener in Chennai, paving the way for future IPL matches in Australia.
The announcement comes at a time when Cricket Australia hopes to open up the BBL to private investment to boost its finances and improve competitiveness in T20 cricket.
An Indian Premier League (IPL) match could soon be played in Australia if BCCI ends up accepting the invitation, while Cricket Australia is looking to make the planned Big Bash League opener in Chennai an annual affair,
In a move that will define relations between India and Australia, the first match of the upcoming Big Bash League will take place in India.
The Prime Minister signed jerseys for young cricketers at the MCG and discussed fresh opportunities in the bilateral partnership with Australian Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.