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.
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.
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.
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.
Four Army personnel were injured, two critically, in a drone explosion during a training drill at a Saharanpur shooting range. Details on the incident and the ongoing investigation.
A tragic car accident near Fatehpur Kala village in Saharanpur's Behat area claimed four lives, including three family members. Police cite overspeeding as the cause. Read the full details.
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.
Mumbai's iconic Azad Maidan, a cradle of cricket talent, is now plagued by safety and infrastructure issues, demanding immediate attention and reform to protect its legacy.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg calls Melbourne pitch 'bad for business' after Test fiasco. Kevin Pietersen & Dinesh Karthik question selective criticism. Full details inside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Five migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh died of suspected asphyxia in a Kurukshetra resort after inhaling fumes from a coal brazier. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
Two men wanted for murder in Ghaziabad were arrested on Delhi-Saharanpur highway following a gunfight. Police seized weapons and a stolen motorcycle. Read the full details.
Uttar Pradesh police conducted three separate encounters in Saharanpur, Bulandshahr, and Ballia, resulting in two deaths and five arrests. Key details on the operations and recoveries inside.