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Head a fair Weatherald friend

Jake Weatherald is one of several Australian batters under scrutiny following the Boxing Day Test defeat, but has support from opening partner Travis Head.

AAP · Dec 28, 2025

MCG curator concedes pitch went ‘too far’ in favouring bowlers amid criticism over short Boxing Day Test

Matthew Page says he was in a ‘state of shock’ while watching the match unfold as England won a two-day Ashes Test in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU · Dec 28, 2025

'State of shock': MCC backs curator after two-day Test

MCC boss Stuart Fox has staunchly defended chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finished within two days.

AAP · Dec 27, 2025

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England end 15-year wait for Test win in Australia with wild two-day triumph

England ended a run of 16 defeats and two draws across four tours.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025

It’s the most American of sports, so why is the NFL looking to Melbourne for international games?

Melbourne’s status as the sporting capital of Australia is well-established: the Victorian city hosts annual events such as the Australian Open tennis tournament, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup horseracing carnival, Boxing Day cricket Test and more.

The Conversation · Feb 5, 2025

'Insult to 1.5 billion Indians': Navjot Singh Sidhu slams Travis Head's celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant

NEW DELHI: As India lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, one of the turning points of the match was the dismissal of Rishabh Pant by Travis Head.

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024

Bigger than Bradman: bumper Boxing Day Test breaks record for cricket crowd in Australia

A record 373,691 people attend the 2024 Boxing Day Test between Australia and India, breaking the all-time record for a Test match in Australia

The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2024

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'Taylor Swift was big', Boxing Day tops it: MCC boss

The all-time attendance record for a Boxing Day Test, set during the 2013-14 Ashes, has been smashed early on day four at the MCG.

AAP · Dec 29, 2024

Bumper MCG crowds prompt comparisons to Bradman era

The MCG's Boxing Day Test aggregate crowd record is on course to be broken after another big attendance on day three.

AAP · Dec 28, 2024

Ravi Shastri slams Australian media as Virat Kohli faces heat after shoulder-bumping incident

NEW DELHI: During the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was involved in a shoulder-bumping incident with Australian debutant Sam Konstas. This incident has drawn considerable attention from the Australian media.

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024

Teen tearaway Sam Konstas rewrites red-ball recipe in fearless Boxing Day debut

Australia’s debutant opener has lit up the MCG with his astonishing strokeplay on debut scoring a fearless 60 to rattle India’s attack in the fourth Test

The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2024

Boxing Day Test: Tied at 1-1 in the series, India and Australia eager to land the decisive punch

MELBOURNE: In keeping with the Yuletide spirit, both India and Australia go into the Boxing Day Test with renewed hope after a period of quiet reflection.

The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024

Travis Head declared fit as Australia reveal playing XI for Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne

Australia's in-form batter and India's nemesis Travis Head passed a fitness test on Wednesday to retain his place in Australia's playing eleven, which the hosts announced on the eve of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024

How to watch Australia vs India: live stream Boxing Day 4th Test of Border–Gavaskar Trophy 2024 online or on TV, all four results possible

Here's how you can watch Australia vs India 4th Test online, after Boxing Day Test started on Thursday, December 26.

WhatToWatch · Dec 24, 2024

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Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2024

‘It was white water and chaos’, recalls Boxing Day tsunami survivor 20 years on

Daniel Poole was travelling in Sri Lanka when he was hit by the tsunami, whilst Rachel Harvey witnessed the devastation in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024

'Like to throw something different at India': Australia chief selector defends changes in squad before Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India, Australian selectors have called up uncapped teenager Sam Konstas, aiming to inject a fresh dynamic into their top-order batting. Selection chair George Bailey explained the decision, emphasizing the need for a different approach to counter India’s formidable pace attack.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2024

Cricket Australia braces for extreme weather with 40C heat forecast on Boxing Day

Cricket Australia is advising fans to prepare themselves for hot weather at the MCG on Boxing Day for the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2023

Batting coach Vikram Rathour lauds 'man of crisis' KL Rahul

NEW DELHI: Keeper-batter KL Rahul produced a superb knock in testing conditions on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion.

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Wallpaper · Dec 26, 2023

Boxing Day: seductive beauty packaging from the past year

On Boxing Day, we reflect on some of the most seductive beauty packaging of 2023, from Hermès to Rabanne

The Times of India · Dec 26, 2023

What is a Boxing Day Test match?

NEW DELHI: To understand the concept of a Boxing Day Test, it must first be understood what Boxing Day is. It's the day after Christmas, December 26, celebrated across the United Kingdom and many countries that were once part of the British empire.

AAP · Dec 25, 2023

Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country

Australians have splurged at unprecedented sales on Boxing Day spurred on by a cost-of-living crisis this year.

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2023

Combination Confusion: Rahul's keeping, ideal choice between Prasidh and Mukesh

CENTURION: The best combination as per conditions isn't always a team's best eleven and it will certainly be a struggle for India to find the right blend going into the opening Test against South Africa on 'Boxing Day'.

The Times of India · Dec 18, 2023

Marnus Labuschagne cleared for 'Boxing Day' Test after nasty blow

NEW DELHI: Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, determined to overcome a nasty blow to his pinky finger in the series-opening victory against Pakistan, has been given the green light to play in the upcoming 'Boxing Day' Test.

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023

Expert tips on how to bag a bargain in the Boxing Day sales and make deals even cheaper

Could you squeeze some extra savings out of Boxing Day deals? Here are some ideas for pushing prices down as low as they’ll go

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2023

‘Detachment was considered a strength’: how a war correspondent’s calling created a trauma timebomb

From the Boxing Day tsunami to Iraq, journalist Dean Yates rarely stopped to process the events he reported. They caught up with him in a Melbourne hospital

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