Fred Spofforth's First Test Hat-Trick: 147 Years On
On January 2, 1879, Australian fast bowler Fred Spofforth took the first-ever Test cricket hat-trick at the MCG. Relive the historic match and the legend's incredible career.
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Babar Azam stars in Sydney Sixers' BBL victory
Babar Azam's unbeaten 72 and Sean Abbott's 3-wicket haul powered Sydney Sixers to a comfortable 6-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades in the BBL. Read the full match report.
Broad: Tongue's Ashes rise shows England missed trick
Stuart Broad praises Josh Tongue's match-winning performance in the Melbourne Test, saying England should have played him more. Tongue's 12 wickets in two Tests have boosted his stock.
Rizwan's BBL flop show continues with 6-run innings
Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan endures another poor outing in the BBL, scoring only 6 runs off 10 balls for Melbourne Renegades. His ongoing batting slump raises concerns ahead of crucial matches.
Chris Lynn's 154* Breaks BBL Record, Ends Strikers' Drought
Chris Lynn smashed an unbeaten 154, the highest individual score in BBL history, to lead Adelaide Strikers to their first New Year's Eve win since 2017. Read the full match report.
Shaheen Afridi returns to Pakistan due to knee injury
Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi's Big Bash League stint ends prematurely. He returns home for injury management ahead of crucial series. Details inside.
MS Dhoni Retires from Test Cricket with Press Release
MS Dhoni announced his retirement from Test cricket via a BCCI press release after the 2014 Melbourne Test. Explore his journey from ticket collector to India's most successful Test captain.
Hussain on England's Melbourne Test win significance
Nasser Hussain explains why England's consolation win in Melbourne is crucial for Ben Stokes, Joe Root, and long-suffering fans. Read his full analysis.
MCG Pitch Rated 'Unsatisfactory' by ICC After 2-Day Test
ICC rates MCG pitch 'unsatisfactory' after Boxing Day Ashes Test ends in just two days. CA confident of better pitch for 2027 Centenary Test. Full details inside.
ICC rates MCG Ashes Test pitch as 'Unsatisfactory'
The ICC has handed the Melbourne Cricket Ground a demerit point after the pitch for the 4th Ashes Test was deemed too bowler-friendly. Read the full details and implications for the iconic venue.
Gus Atkinson's Ashes Tour Ends with Hamstring Injury
England fast bowler Gus Atkinson's Ashes tour is over after a hamstring tear at MCG. The injury deals a major blow to England's pace attack. Read details on the setback and recovery.
Root Slams MCG Pitch After Two-Day Ashes Test
England's Joe Root calls the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch 'spicy' and unfit for regular play after a historic two-day Ashes Test. Get the full details on the pitch controversy.
Ashwin lauds Tongue's Player of the Match show in Melbourne Test
R Ashwin praises England pacer Josh Tongue after his 7-wicket haul at MCG. Ashwin recalls Tongue's injury struggles from 2017 county cricket. Tongue opens up on nearly retiring due to injuries. Read more.
Ashwin's Praise for England Pacer After 4th Ashes Test
Indian spin maestro R Ashwin applauds England pacer's resilience in the 4th Ashes Test at MCG. Read his detailed analysis of the thrilling draw and key performances.
Melbourne Stars Dominate Sydney Thunder in BBL Clash
Haris Rauf's fiery spell and a Glenn Maxwell-Joe Clarke masterclass powered Melbourne Stars to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. Read the full match report.
Head supports Duckett after viral video amid England drinking reports
Australia's Travis Head contacted England's Ben Duckett after a viral video surfaced. Details on England's Noosa break, Ashes fallout, and Melbourne's dramatic win. Read the full story.
Joe Root Scores 22,000 International Runs, England Wins 4th Test
Joe Root becomes the 9th batter to score 22,000 international runs. England ends Australia's 16-Test unbeaten streak at home with a thrilling 4-wicket win in the Boxing Day Test. Read the full story.
Boycott Blasts MCG Pitch, Demands Curator Accountability
Geoffrey Boycott criticises MCG pitch with excessive grass after 4th Ashes Test ends in 2 days. Read his scathing column and analysis of the match.
MCG pitch shock leaves Cricket Australia with huge revenue loss
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page in shock after two-day Ashes Test ends prematurely, causing a multi-million dollar revenue shortfall for Cricket Australia. Read the full story.
Vaughan: No Test Fan Should Celebrate 2-Day Ashes Finish
Michael Vaughan criticizes the two-day Ashes Test finish at MCG despite England's win. Read his take on the state of Test cricket and match details.
Smith: 2-Day Boxing Day Test 'Not Good for Finances'
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.
England's MCG Win Disrupts WTC Standings, Australia's Perfect Run Ends
England secured a dramatic four-wicket win over Australia at the MCG, ending a 19-Test winless streak Down Under and impacting the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 points table. Read the full analysis.
Ben Stokes' Brutal Critique of MCG Pitch for T20 World Cup
England captain Ben Stokes delivers a scathing assessment of the MCG pitch used for the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, calling it substandard. Read his full comments.
Smith Blames MCG Grass for 2-Day Ashes Test Finish
Australian captain Steve Smith criticises the grassy MCG pitch after England's win in a two-day Ashes Test. Read his full analysis of the challenging conditions.
Ashes Hero Tongue Considered Retirement Before Melbourne Test
England fast bowler Josh Tongue, who starred in the Melbourne Ashes Test, reveals he nearly retired due to injuries. Read his inspiring comeback story here.
MCG Pitch Fiasco: CA CEO, Stars Criticize Conditions
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg calls Melbourne pitch 'bad for business' after Test fiasco. Kevin Pietersen & Dinesh Karthik question selective criticism. Full details inside.
England beats Australia in 4th Ashes Test in Melbourne
England secured a crucial 4-wicket victory over Australia in the 4th Ashes Test in Melbourne, chasing 175 runs. The win brings the series to 3-1. Read the full match report.
MCG to host first day-night Test in 2027, says CA
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.
Indian-origin man saved from deportation after assaults
An Indian-origin man in Australia, convicted of sexually assaulting 17 women, won't be deported as a tribunal ruled it unfair to his daughter. Shocking decision sparks debate.
20 Wickets Fall on MCG Pitch; Lee Says Cummins Missed Out
The Boxing Day Ashes Test saw a staggering 20 wickets fall on Day 1 at the MCG. Brett Lee joked Pat Cummins would've fetched his spikes, missing the bowler-friendly pitch. Read the full match report.
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