PM Modi Boosts Big Bash League in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launched the India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking a major boost to bilateral sporting ties. Modi said the partnership would expand cooperation beyond cricket into multiple sports while strengthening collaboration in athlete development and sports infrastructure. He also welcomed the decision to stage a Big Bash League (BBL) match in Chennai, saying India offers unmatched fan engagement and global viewership. Reaffirming India's sporting ambitions, Modi highlighted the country's plans to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and its bid for the 2036 Olympic Games.