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The NFL sold out its Australia game in 30 minutes – but will the sport make its mark Down Under?

On Friday morning in Melbourne, close to 100,000 people will cram into the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the first National Football League (NFL) game ever to be played in Australia.

The Conversation · Sep 10

England end 15-year losing streak in Australia with Ashes Test victory

England secured their first Test victory in Australia in 15 years, ending a long winless streak on Australian soil. Captain Ben Stokes and Joe Root, who had experienced many defeats there, shared “a little hug” and a moment of relief after the win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match…

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025

Lions braced for Wallabies backlash with Australian giant ready to set tone at MCG

LIONS TOUR 2025: The Lions aim to finish the series at Melbourne’s iconic home of cricket, but Harry Latham-Coyle explores how the return of the colossal Will Skelton could charge a wounded Wallabies side in their pursuit of a decider in Sydney next week

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

'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

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.

The Times of India · 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

Rohit Sharma on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal: 'In all fairness, it looked like he touched it'

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma backed the third umpire's decision to dismiss young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal during a pivotal moment in the final session of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Jaiswal's 'contentious' dismissal, which came after a faint edge was detected despite Snicko showing…

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

'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…

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024