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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

Stuart Broad slams MCG pitch after wickets tumble on first day of Boxing Day Test

Both teams were all out inside three sessions as wickets tumbled in Melbourne - (AFP via Getty Images)

Former England bowler Stuart Broad was among those to slam the surface for the Boxing Day Ashes Test after 20 wickets fell on the opening day in Melbourne.

Australia closed day one with a lead of 46 runs one over into their second innings after both sides were all out inside three sessions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

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