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

'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