Test, Australia and Boxing Day

India vs Australia 2024: New CONTROVERSY erupts, Team India unhappy with THIS ahead of Boxing Day Test
Rohit Sharma's Indian side is not happy with the practice pitches provided to the visiting team ahead of the Boxing Day Test vs Australia which begins at the MCG on Thursday.
Searing heat at MCG for Boxing Day could mean quicker pitch for fourth Australia-India Test
The forecast for a 40-degrees Celsius day one could mean the MCG pitch quickens up faster than usual, which could spell trouble for Australia with Jasprit Bumrah on fire.
Unfazed Konstas ready to answer Australia's call on Boxing Day
Sam Konstas does not yet know whether he will make his debut in the cauldron of the fourth test against India on Thursday but the Australian teenager says some advice from former opener Shane Watson will hold him in good stead if he does.
AUS vs IND: What to expect from the MCG pitch for the Boxing Day Test
A good tinge of green was spotted on the centre pitch on Monday, three days ahead of Boxing Day. Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page said he expects a seam-friendly pitch with very little assistance for spinners.
IND vs AUS 4th Test Pitch Report: Grass-Laden MCG Pitch To Offer Bounce And Pace In Boxing Day Test
The Melbourne Cricket Ground curator revealed a pitch with 6mm grass for the Boxing Day Test, aiming for balance between bat and ball. Scroll down to check pitch report for 4th test.
Conspiracy denied: MCG curator defends practice pitches used by India, promises pace on Boxing Day
It’s been an eventful week for India since the tourists landed in Melbourne, the latest issue the state of the MCG practice pitches used by the tourists in their opening training sessions.
MCG curator reveals how the pitch will behave in Boxing Day Test
Melbourne Cricket Ground's curator Matt Page spoke ahead of the fourth Test between India and Australia on what both teams can expect from the surface. MCG will host the Boxing Day Test from 26 December.
Cricket fans set to swelter at MCG as Boxing Day set to hit 40 degrees
Cricket fans are set to swelter at the MCG on Boxing Day, with temperatures of up to 40 degrees forecast. The sweltering Melbourne day will likely have cricket fans sweating - and not just because of the action between Australia and India.
‘Are We In Delhi Or The MCG?’: Usman Khawaja Calls The Boxing Day Test India's 'Home Game'
Gearing up for the Boxing Day Test, Australia opener Usman Khawaja recalled the last time he played against India at the MCG.
‘Are we in Delhi or MCG?’: Khawaja gears up for India supporters making more noise than Australians in Boxing Day Test
Australian opener Usman Khawaja opened up on his experience in playing at the MCG and compared Melbourne to Delhi.
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BGT 2024-25: Mohammed Shami not cleared by BCCI to join test squad in Australia
After a long wait, the BCCI has finally confirmed that fast bowler Mohammed Shami will not be flying to Australia for the ...
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Australia star missed Practice sessions before Boxing Day Test- Sparks curiosity about missing the 4th Test
According to Sydney Morning Herald, Travis Head missed his practice session on December 23 and will be proving his fitness on December 24. The report also cited the spokesperson stating the practice ...
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England Women name squads for 2025 Women's Ashes in Australia
Read about the inclusions which England Women made in their squad for the all-format series against Australia Women, only on.
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Top 5 Indian bowlers with most wickets at the MCG in test cricket
Jasprit Bumrah has the joint-most test wickets by an Indian bowler at the MCG with 15 wickets in two test matches at a superb ...
Persistent rain forces a likely draw in the third cricket test between India and Australia
India is 167-6 at lunch on the fourth day and still trailing Australia by 278 runs in its first innings in the rain-plagued ...
Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's major record in Boxing Day Test match against Australia
Virat Kohli has enjoyed playing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Test cricket. He is eyeing a special record of Sachin ...
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Mohammed Shami not deemed fit for Melbourne, Sydney Tests vs Australia: BCCI
The Indian cricket board on Monday, December 23 confirmed that Mohammed Shami will not travel to Australia for the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Persistent rain over 5 days forces 3rd test between Australia and India into a soggy draw
Travis Head dismissed India tailender Akash Deep to end India’s first innings at 260 and secure an 185-run lead for Australia ...
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Cricket-Unfazed Konstas ready to answer Australia’s call on Boxing Day
Sam Konstas does not yet know whether he will make his debut in the cauldron of the fourth test against India on Thursday but the Australian teenager says some advice from former ...
From smaller homes to screen time, backyard cricket is facing challenges in modern Australia
We are well and truly in cricket season. The Australian men’s cricket team is taking centre stage against India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series while the Big Bash League is underway, as is the ...