BBL in India? Clubs express interest as Cricket Australia awaits final approval

Brisbane Heat and Melbourne teams back plans to open 2026-27 Big Bash League in Chennai, pending BCCI sign-off ...

Brisbane Heat back Cricket Australia plan to open BBL season in India

Cricket Australia has spoken with BBL franchises about a plan to open this season's BBL with a showdown in India.

Heat is on for race to play BBL opener in Chennai

Brisbane Heat have put their hand up to be one of the first teams to play a BBL game overseas and open this summer's ...

BBL heads to Chennai for season opener in December 2026 in historic first

History in the making! Cricket Australia gets the green light from the BCCI to host the historic BBL 16 season opener at Chennai's iconic Chepauk this December.

BBL 2026-27 Set For Historic First As Chennai To Host Season Opener In December

The Big Bash League 2026-27 is set for a historic first as Chennai will host the opening game of the season in December. Perth Scorchers will enter the season as the defending champions.