India, June 16 -- IPL chairman Arun Dhumal believes Cricket Australia's decision to bring the Big Bash League to India is a natural step given the country's status as the world's biggest cricket market.

The BBL opener is set to be played at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium in December, as Cricket Australia looks to tap into the sport's largest audiences.

Dhumal said India's position in world cricket made it an obvious destination for overseas leagues seeking to expand their reach.

"See, India is the biggest cricket market. So definitely, Cricket Australia would want to capitalize on that," Dhumal told PTI Videos.

"And we wish them all the best for their Big Bash inaugural game this season."

The IPL chairman viewed the move as a posit...