Michael Atherton criticizes Ashes Test proposal in India

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.

• 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — 'The rivalry does not need commercialising': Michael Atherton furious at the thought of hosting Ashes Test in India