Cook Slams MCG Pitch After 2-Day Ashes Test
Former England captain Alastair Cook criticises the 'sub-standard' MCG pitch after England's 2-day win in the Boxing Day Ashes Test. He apologises to fans and praises Ben Stokes' leadership.
Former England captain Alastair Cook criticises the 'sub-standard' MCG pitch after England's 2-day win in the Boxing Day Ashes Test. He apologises to fans and praises Ben Stokes' leadership.
Geoffrey Boycott analyses England's Boxing Day Test win, arguing it exposes a systemic failure in developing batsmen for Test cricket due to white-ball dominance. Read his blunt verdict.
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page expresses shock after the India vs South Africa Test ends in two days. The pitch's extreme pace and bounce spark controversy. Read the full story.
The Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG concluded in just two days, leaving the pitch curator in disbelief. All attention now shifts to the Sydney pitch for the final match.
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Steve Smith laments the two-day finish of the Boxing Day Ashes Test, highlighting financial losses and fan disappointment. England's win ends Australia's 16-0 home streak.
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England captain Ben Stokes dedicated the Boxing Day Test win to the fans after a thrilling six-wicket victory over Australia at the MCG. Read his full reaction and match highlights.
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England fast bowler Josh Tongue opens up about nearly quitting cricket before his crucial role in the historic Boxing Day Test win against Pakistan. Read his inspiring journey.
Cricket Australia faces a major financial blow as the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan concludes inside two days. CEO Nick Hockley admits to sleepless nights over revenue impact. Details inside.
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Ricky Ponting exposes the 10mm grass left on the MCG pitch, explaining the wild 20-wicket first day of the 4th Ashes Test. Read the full analysis.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticises the MCG pitch after 20 wickets tumble on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. Australia lead by 46 runs. Read his full analysis.
Cricket Australia confirms Melbourne Cricket Ground will host its first men's day-night pink-ball Test in 2027 for the 150th Anniversary Ashes Test. CEO Todd Greenberg discusses future Boxing Day day-night possibilities.
Former England captain Alastair Cook criticises the MCG pitch after a dramatic first day of the Boxing Day Test saw all 20 wickets tumble. Australia lead by 46 runs.
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Former England pacer Stuart Broad criticizes the MCG pitch after a dramatic first day sees 20 wickets fall. Josh Tongue shines with a five-wicket haul. Read more.
A staggering 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test at MCG, a historic collapse not seen since 1902. Australia leads by 46 runs after a breathless shootout. Read the full report.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg hints at a potential day-night Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Details on the 150th Anniversary Test ballot and future plans for pink-ball cricket.
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Michael Atherton supports dropping Ollie Pope for the 4th Ashes Test, citing his insecurity at No.3. He also discusses the impact of Jofra Archer's injury on England's bowling attack.
Steve Smith is on the verge of overtaking Virat Kohli in an elite batting record during the Boxing Day Test against England at the MCG. Read the full story.