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.
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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.
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.
Broad criticises MCG pitch after 20 wickets fall on Day 1
Stuart Broad leads criticism of the MCG pitch after 20 wickets tumble on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test. Read expert opinions from Cook and McGrath on the uneven contest.
Vaughan, McGrath criticise Melbourne pitch after 20-wicket day
Michael Vaughan and Glenn McGrath criticise the MCG pitch as unfair to batters after 20 wickets fall on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Australia lead by 46 runs.
Ashes Day 1 Carnage: 20 Wickets Fall at MCG
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.
Boland: Rishabh Pant is 'very hard' to bowl to
Australian pacer Scott Boland reveals Rishabh Pant is the toughest batter he's faced. Discover the mutual respect from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the latest from the Ashes.
Day-Night Boxing Day Test at MCG Not Ruled Out
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.
20 wickets tumble on chaotic Ashes Day 1 at MCG
A staggering 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test at MCG. Australia leads by 46 runs after England's batting collapse. Read the full match report.
Khawaja Hits 8,000 International Runs Milestone in Ashes
Australian veteran Usman Khawaja became the 19th Aussie to score 8,000+ international runs during the 4th Ashes Test at MCG. Read about his career stats and this historic feat.
MCG Sets New Cricket Crowd Record of 93,442 at Ashes
The Melbourne Cricket Ground witnessed a historic day as 93,442 fans packed the stadium for the Ashes, breaking the previous cricket attendance record. Dive into the details of this monumental event.
Tongue's 5-wicket burst rocks Australia at MCG
England's Josh Tongue took a historic five-wicket haul at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, bowling out Australia for 152 on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test. Read the full match report and analysis here.
England skittle Australia for 152 on Day 1 of 4th Ashes Test
England seized control on Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test, bowling Australia out for just 152 at the MCG. Josh Tongue took five wickets. Can England salvage pride?
Rajasthan trail UP by 128 runs in Cooch Behar Trophy
Rajasthan U-19 team bowled out Uttar Pradesh for 178 on Day 2 of the Cooch Behar Trophy pre-quarterfinal. At stumps, Rajasthan were 50/2, trailing by 128 runs. Read the full match report.
Smith Leads, Jhye Richardson Back in Australia XII for MCG
Steve Smith will captain Australia in the 4th Ashes Test as Jhye Richardson returns after 4 years. Get all the details on the squad and the all-pace attack strategy for Melbourne.
Boxing Day Test: Australia's Iconic Cricket Tradition Explained
Explore the history of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, its origins, and why it's a summer spectacle. Discover India's role and the global significance of December 26 in sports.
Steve Smith on MCG Pitch for Boxing Day Test vs England
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Steve Smith previews the MCG pitch, discusses Australia's strategy, and reflects on the team's performance in the Ashes series. Read more.
Brook Nears 3000 Test Runs, England Trail 0-3 in Ashes
England's Harry Brook is just 7 runs from 3000 Test runs, eyeing Denis Compton's record. As Australia lead Ashes 3-0, we analyse Brook's series and the MCG Test preview.
NZ bowls out West Indies for 138 to win 3rd Test
New Zealand dominated the third Test, bowling out West Indies for a mere 138 to secure a massive 323-run victory and a 2-0 series win. Read the full match report.
Cummins likely to miss Melbourne Test after Ashes win
Australia captain Pat Cummins casts doubt on playing the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne after leading his team to an unassailable 3-0 Ashes lead. Read his full comments on injury management.
Cummins on Melbourne Test, Lyon Fitness After Ashes Win
Australia captain Pat Cummins expresses uncertainty about playing the Melbourne Test, discusses Nathan Lyon's fitness, and reflects on the Ashes series victory. Get the full update here.
Hodge's 109* Helps WI Avoid Follow-On vs NZ in 3rd Test
Kavem Hodge scored a determined unbeaten 109 as West Indies reached 381/6 on Day 3, trailing NZ by 194 but avoiding the follow-on. Get the full match report and analysis.
Fog Disrupts Vijay Merchant Trophy: Day 2 Abandoned
Dense fog and poor light forced a complete washout of the second day's play in the Vijay Merchant Trophy U-16 match between UP and Bengal in Bareilly. Get the latest updates on the weather-hit fixture.
Bengaluru's Sir Ground artificial turf plan faces public backlash
Residents and veteran athletes in Bengaluru's Jeevanahalli oppose artificial turf installation at historic Sir Ground, fearing loss of free access and sporting heritage. Read more.
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