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The Latest Breaking News from the Boxing Day Test

'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

Stokes hails 'brave' England after drought-breaking win

Ben Stokes beamed with pride and a hint of relief after England's "courageous" victory in the fourth Ashes Test ended a 15-year drought in Australia.

AAP · Dec 27, 2025

Short Tests prompt CA to consider pitch intervention

Cricket Australia will weigh up whether to take an interventionist approach to how pitches are prepared after the Boxing Day Test finished inside two days.

AAP · Dec 27, 2025

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'Shocker': flurry of wickets sparks MCG pitch debate

The day started with talk of Australia playing no spin bowler and ended with discussion about whether the MCG pitch had too much life.

AAP · Dec 26, 2025

Australia's bold call to leave spinner out for MCG Test

Australia will go in with a pace-heavy XI for the Boxing Day Test after opting to leave out Nathan Lyon's replacement, Todd Murphy, to face England at the MCG.

AAP · Dec 24, 2025

'No regrets': Sam Konstas on shoulder bump with Virat Kohli - Watch

NEW DELHI: Australian batting star Sam Konstas revealed that he has "no regrets" over the shoulder-bumping incident he had with India's top batsman Virat Kohli during the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Konstas was chatting with 7News Melbourne, an Australian broadcaster.

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2025

'A lovely person': Sam Konstas reveals details of chat with Virat Kohli after 'shoulder-bump' incident

NEW DELHI: Young Australian batter Sam Konstas opened up about his ‘shoulder bump’ encounter with Indian star Virat Kohli during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Reflecting on the intense showdown and a post-match conversation, the 19-year-old described Kohli as "down to earth" and expressed his admiration…

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025

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'Disgraceful act': Sam Konstas' mentor on Virat Kohli's shoulder bump

NEW DELHI: New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd didn't mince words while addressing the incident of the on-field confrontation between India star Virat Kohli and Aussie opener Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

'There were no words': Nitish Kumar Reddy on meeting his father after scoring his maiden Test hundred

NEW DELHI: India lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, but Nitish Kumar Reddy scored his maiden Test hundred in the India first innings.

The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025

Ravi Shastri reveals key reason behind Team India’s slip-up in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has identified poor shot selection around the middle session on the final day as the key reason for India's loss in the Boxing Day Test, which also weakened their hold on the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

The Times of India · Jan 1, 2025

Animosity between Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli? Australia wicket-keeper answers

NEW DELHI: Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey denied rumors of any animosity between Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli following their brief physical incident on the first day of the Boxing Day Test, which resulted in the Indian legend being fined 20% of his match fees.

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

Did Yashasvi Jaiswal tell Travis Head 'yes, I got a touch'? New video hints at that

The closing stages of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne were marred by controversy around Yashasvi Jaiswal's caught-behind decision, which was given out by the third umpire.

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024

'There is no controversy': Mark Taylor backs third umpire over Yashasvi Jaiswal dismissal in Boxing Day Test

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has defended the decision-making of third umpire Sharfuddoula during the controversial dismissal of Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on the final day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The incident, which played a crucial role in Australia’s 184-run victory, has sparked heated debate, with many…

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024

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The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy's names etched on the Honours Board of MCG

NEW DELHI: India may have lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, but there were more than a couple of heroic performances from the Rohit Sharma-led team

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

'Shouldn't take a debutant to shift the momentum': Warner urges 'experienced' Aussies to follow 'brave' Konstas' lead

David Warner has heaped praise on Australia's young batting sensation Sam Konstas after his dazzling debut during the Boxing Day Test against India. Konstas, 19, lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a fearless 60 off 65 deliveries, an innings highlighted by audacious ramp shots and a remarkable 18-run over…

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024

'Why can't he bring that discipline onto the field?': Irfan Pathan questions Virat Kohli after Melbourne Test failure

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has offered a blunt critique of Virat Kohli's recent performances, particularly his persistent issues with shots outside the off-stump. Speaking on Star Sports after India's heavy 184-run defeat to Australia in the Boxing Day Test, Pathan highlighted Kohli's struggles as a key factor…

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The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024

'Proud of dadda': Jasprit Bumrah's son steals hearts amid record-breaking performance

NEW DELHI: India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah may have ended on the losing side in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, but a heartwarming family moment stole the spotlight.

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024

Fans take Rishabh Pant apart as internet fumes over his reckless dismissal in Melbourne Test

Rishabh Pant is facing a backlash for his bold and unwise shot-selection at a crucial juncture during India's stiff run-chase in the Boxing Day Test against Australia on Monday, which triggered a batting collapse that led to a defeat when the visitors at one stage seemed to be taking the…

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal in 2024: India's top scorer in Tests by long distance

NEW DELHI: Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal capped off a remarkable 2024 with another stellar performance in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Despite his twin half-centuries, his efforts fell just short of saving the match for India, who suffered a 184-run defeat.

AAP · Dec 30, 2024

Jaiswal fumes after crucial final-day video dismissal

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made his feelings clear to the on-field umpires after his crucial dismissal late in the Boxing Day Test.

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024

Who's the third umpire who gave Yashasvi Jaiswal out

A livid Yashasvi Jaiswal confronted the on-field umpires before making the long walk back at a crucial juncture on the final day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, when a doubtful caught-behind appeal against him was given 'out' by the third umpire.

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024

Watch: Rishabh Pant's rush of blood costs India dear in Melbourne, again

After copping criticism for his audacious and irresponsible shot-selection in the first innings of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant seemed to have buckled down in the second innings during his partnership with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. But after doing all the hard work, Pant gave it…

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024

'Koi jaldi nahi hai': Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant steady India's ship in Boxing Day Test thriller

NEW DELHI: Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant staged a spirited fightback on the final day of the Boxing Day Test, keeping India in contention against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The duo batted through the entire post-lunch session, guiding India to 112/3 at the tea break…

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