Moises Henriques critiques BBL opener in Chennai as unfair advantage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Moises Henriques expressed concerns over the decision to host the BBL 2026-27 opener in Chennai, scheduled for December 12. The match will feature the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers and marks the first BBL match played outside Australia. Henriques argued that this single fixture gives an unfair commercial advantage to the two participating teams, sidelining the other six franchises in the league. He suggested that a full round should be staged in India for equitable exposure. Tensions may arise among players, with international cricketers potentially resistant to travel after a long schedule.
- •Henriques calls BBL opener an unfair advantage for two clubs.
- •Renegades and Scorchers will compete in Chennai on December 12.
- •First BBL match ever played outside Australia.
- •Concerns over exposure imbalance for other franchises.
- •Potential divide between international and domestic players' views.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — 'Unfair advantage': Moises Henriques shares his view on hosting BBL 2026-27 opener in Chennai
"With the first game of the 2026-27 Big Bash League season about to happen in Chennai, a former Australian all-rounder believes that some players would have an unfair advantage.
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