India, Oct. 17 -- The Big Bash League (BBL) is considered one of the most successful franchise leagues in the world after the Indian Premier League (IPL). Now, the Australian T20 league is coming to Indian shores, and reports suggest that the response to it has been overwhelming. The opening match of BBL 16 between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on December 12, and believe it or not, 5,000 tickets have already been sold for the game. This will be the first time that an overseas T20 league will stage a match in India.

As many as 2,000 tickets were sold in the first 30 minutes, prompting the release of additional tickets. The General Manager of the BBL and the Women's Big Bash ...