Boxing Day, MCG and Test

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.
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.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: MCG curator reveals pitch conditions for Boxing-Day Test
Page highlighted that seven years ago, the MCG pitches were quite flat. However, a decision was taken to leave more grass on them to create exciting contests and Test matches. He noted that while this change favors bowlers initially,
IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test: Fans wait for Kohli's Kingly' outing at MCG
Kohli, Kohli.the chants from 90000 fervent fans still reverberate in the ear when you step into the fabled MCG, even two years after the former Indian skipper pulled off a stunning heist against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022.
IND vs AUS: Indians unhappy with 'used' practice pitches; MCG curator says protocol followed
The iconic MCG won't have the bounce of Perth or the seam movement of Gabba but it will still be pace-friendly with 6mm of grass covering.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
IND Vs AUS, 4th Test: Row Over 'Used' Practice Pitches After Rohit Sharma Survives Injury Scare, MCG Curator Breaks Silence
Ahead of the start of the fourth Test, the Indian team has expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the practice pitches ...
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How MCG pitch could favour Jasprit Bumrah
IMAGE: The decision to make it bowler-friendly was taken in 2017 after the MCG track was deemed as a flat deck. Photograph: ...
Ashwin has taken retirement…So, how will you strengthen the bowling: Cheteshwar Pujara expresses concerns about bowling for MCG Test
Going into the fourth Test in Melbourne, there are a few questions on the combination India would opt to play. With senior ...
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“They get what pitches we’ve had” - MCG curator defends reports of India getting flat pitch with low bounce ahead of BGT 2024-25 4th Test
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) curator Matt Page has responded to rumors regarding the disparity of the practice pitches offered to India and Australia ahead of the Boxing Day Test. According to ...
Australia Great Devises Plan To Face Jasprit Bumrah Ahead Of MCG Test
Former cricketer Simon Katich has advised Australian batters to concentrate on rotating the strike and maintaining a solid ...
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Journey Through Cricket History: Inside the MCG Library
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) library offers an extensive collection of sports memorabilia, including photographs and ...
India batter with bittersweet MCG connection on verge of rare hat-trick in 4th Test which even Kohli, Sachin can't claim
Despite all that the two superstars of Indian batting have achieved, the one thing Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar don't ...