New Delhi, July 10 -- Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has welcomed the decision to stage the opening match of Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) 2026-27 season in Chennai, calling it a landmark move that will strengthen cricketing ties between India and Australia while opening new possibilities for franchise cricket around the world.

The historic announcement was made by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-day visit to Australia. Cricket Australia later confirmed that Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers will face each other at the M A Chidambaram Stadium on December 12, making it the first-ever BBL match to be played outside Australia.

Reacting to the developmen...