New Delhi, May 19 -- Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium will reportedly host the 2026-27 Big Bash League (BBL) season-opener that will get underway in the second week of December. According to a report in The Indian Express, Cricket Australia (CA) and the BCCI have been discussing this for several months.

The BCCI were initially reluctant to accept CA's approval, but after a few discussions, the talks between the two parties have been positive. A five-member delegation from CA visited Chepauk and witnessed the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) final IPL 2026 home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday.

A Cricket Australia representative, however, did not confirm the development but admitted that there were talks ongoing between the two ...