Record crowd expected as Australia hunt Women’s Ashes sweep at MCG Hosts have won series but futures of England’s captain Knight and coach Lewis may hinge on Melbourne result The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025
Healy, Gardner no certainties for women's Ashes Test Captain Alyssa Healy and star allrounder Ashleigh Gardner are racing the clock to be available for Australia's historic women's Ashes Test at the MCG. AAP · Jan 23, 2025
'Well-wishers' urged Rohit Sharma to not retire, decision upset Gautam Gambhir SYDNEY: India captain Rohit Sharma was all set to call it a day after the fourth Test versus Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) but it is understood that some "well-wishers" from the outside forced him to change his mind. The Times of India · Jan 11, 2025
Maxwell helps Stars tame Sixers in BBL boilover The Melbourne Stars' BBL campaign remains alive after Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 58 helped them to a 16-run win against the Sydney Sixers at the MCG. AAP · Jan 9, 2025
Maxwell, Cartwright steer Stars to BBL derby thriller Veteran pair Glenn Maxwell and Hilton Cartwright have lifted the Stars to a thrilling BBL Melbourne derby win over the Renegades at the MCG. AAP · Jan 4, 2025
How Team India fared against Australia last time at SCG With Australia leading the five Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1 against India on the back of a 184-run victory in the Boxing Day Test at MCG, the action now shifts to the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney for the fifth and final Test of the series. The Times of India · Jan 1, 2025
'He is not a nasty person': Ex-Australia captain defends Virat Kohli's character despite 'shoulder bump' with Sam Konstas at MCG NEW DELHI: Melbourne witnessed high-octane cricket and heated moments during the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, where Virat Kohli's shoulder bump incident with Australian debutant Sam Konstas became a major talking point. The Times of India · Jan 1, 2025
Boxing Day Test: India surrender to Australia at the MCG India batters throw in the towel to give Australia 2-1 lead after a heart-warming fightback by bowlers on Day 4 The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024
EXCLUSIVE | 'Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir will help Yashasvi Jaiswal overcome this on-field controversy' NEW DELHI: Disappointment and frustration were clearly visible on Yashasvi Jaiswal's face as he fell victim to a controversial dismissal during the final session of day five in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. The third umpire overturned the on-field not-out decision for a caught-behind, even though the Snickometer… The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024
Boxing Day Test for the ages is the cricketing dream Australia needs The historic fourth Test at the MCG will forever be associated with Pat Cummins and his peers, and motivate a new generation of India cricketers The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2024
Sore Starc 'good chance' to play in SCG Test decider Australia will do their best to recover from an epic MCG Test win against India, with sore quick Mitchell Starc a "good chance" to feature in the SCG decider. AAP · Dec 30, 2024
Cummins lauds Konstas after epic Boxing Day Test debut Sam Konstas has earned plenty of praise from his teammates after the teenager's outstanding Test debut at the MCG. AAP · Dec 30, 2024
IND vs AUS: Travis Head's 'hot finger in ice' celebration steals the spotlight as India crumble at MCG - WATCH NEW DELHI: Australia secured a commanding 184-run victory over India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, taking a 2-1 series lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the result was a blow to India's hopes, it was Travis Head's unconventional celebration after a game-changing wicket that became the talking point… The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024
'Risk of over-bowling Jasprit Bumrah, but he's lacked support': Rohit Sharma after MCG defeat NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma voiced concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's heavy workload and lack of bowling support following India's 184-run defeat in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2024 Australia gamble pays off as India collapse late in all-time classic Boxing Day Test Australia defeat India by 184 runs and take a 2-1 lead in the series after claiming seven wickets in the final session at the MCG
The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024 IND vs AUS, 4th Test Highlights: India 'collapse' to 184-run defeat at MCG as Australia take 2-1 series lead NEW DELHI: India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final for the third consecutive time suffered a major blow as they lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. Chasing a record 340-run target, India were all out for…
The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024 IND vs AUS 4th Test: India slip after Jasprit Bumrah blitz at MCG Pacer reduces Oz to 91/6 before dropped chances allow hosts to end Day 4 at 228-9 with lead of 333
AAP · Dec 30, 2024 Australia-India smash Bradman-era crowd record The MCG smashed the all-time attendance record for a Test in Australia before lunch on day five, topping an 87-year-old record.
The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024 MCG magic! Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland revive Pakistan's 1961 feat vs Team India NEW DELHI: A gritty partnership of over 50 runs for the final wicket between Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland left India exasperated as Australia extended their lead to over 300 runs on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
AAP · Dec 29, 2024 Cummins declares Australia's MCG epic 'greatest Test' Australia have taken seven wickets in the final session to defeat India by 184 runs in a classic MCG Test and go 2-1 up in the Border-Gavaskar series.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024 Australia’s tail defies India after Bumrah fireworks to set up thrilling MCG finish Jasprit Bumrah’s fourth day in Melbourne was seeing someone at the very top of their game, but the tourists still have it all to do
The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024 'One or two good partnerships': Nitish Kumar Reddy believes India can stage a historic chase against Australia at MCG NEW DELHI: India's young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy shone brightly at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with his maiden Test century, a sublime 114 that anchored India's innings and gave them a fighting chance in the gripping fourth Test against Australia. Reddy's knock, coupled with Jasprit Bumrah's fiery 4-56, left the…
The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024 EXCLUSIVE | War-torn Ukraine to cheering on brother Nitish Kumar Reddy at the MCG: Tejaswi Reddy's story is one of resilience MELBOURNE: When Russia invaded Ukraine back in 2022, the escalated tensions in the region resulted in a lot of Indian students getting stranded. Thousands were pursuing higher studies in-and-around the region and India cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy's sister Tejaswi was one of them. Studying medicine, Nitish's elder sister managed to…
AAP · Dec 29, 2024 '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 Starc says he is 'all good' ahead of day-five Test duel While Australian paceman Mitch Starc needed on-field physio during day three, he says he will be ready when they try to bowl out India again at the MCG.