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India Series Drives Record Cricket Australia Revenue; Two-Day Ashes Tests Cost A$20m

India Series Drives Record Cricket Australia Revenue; Two-Day Ashes Tests Cost A$20m
World Sports · 05:13:24 - Friday, 30 October 2026

Cricket Australia has reported record revenue driven by the recent India tour, but the governing body also revealed a A$20 million financial shortfall caused by two-day Ashes Tests.

The India series generated unprecedented income through broadcasting rights, sponsorship, and attendance, pushing overall revenue to a new high. However, the shortened format of the Ashes matches reduced gate receipts and broadcast value, leaving a A$20 million hole in the organization's finances.

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