Michael Atherton criticizes Ashes Test proposal in India
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Michael Atherton has expressed strong opposition to the potential hosting of an Ashes Test in India, responding to comments from Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg. Greenberg mentioned that while nothing is planned, hosting such a match is "open for consideration". Atherton argues that the Ashes rivalry should remain uncommercialized and confined to England and Australia, emphasizing the importance of its traditional format. He also criticized Cricket Australia for staging a Big Bash League match in Chennai, calling it disrespectful to local fans. Atherton believes that this trend of taking domestic matches abroad undermines the sport's integrity.
- •Atherton denounces the idea of a neutral venue for the Ashes in India.
- •Cricket Australia's Greenberg indicated a Test match in India is under consideration.
- •Atherton labels the upcoming Big Bash League match in Chennai as disrespectful.
- •He insists that the Ashes should not be further commercialized.
- •Atherton emphasizes maintaining the traditional format of the Ashes.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — 'The rivalry does not need commercialising': Michael Atherton furious at the thought of hosting Ashes Test in India
"With the recent rumors of hosting an Ashes series in India, former English great Michael Atherton is furious at the very thought of having an England-Australia game outside the two countries.
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