Two-Day Boxing Day Test Sparks MCG Pitch Fury
The Boxing Day Test at the MCG ended in just two days, leaving 90,000 fans disappointed and Cricket Australia facing huge losses. Curator Matt Page explains the grassy pitch decision.
The Boxing Day Test at the MCG ended in just two days, leaving 90,000 fans disappointed and Cricket Australia facing huge losses. Curator Matt Page explains the grassy pitch decision.
England's historic two-day Boxing Day Test victory ends a 15-year drought in Australia and delivers a multi-million dollar financial hit to Cricket Australia due to lost match days. Read the full analysis.
Cricket Australia faces pressure after a two-day Gabba Test. Experts warn such a result would be catastrophic in an Ashes series. Read the full analysis.
England's disastrous Ashes tour suffers another blow as fast bowler Gus Atkinson injures his hamstring at the MCG. The setback leaves their bowling attack in tatters ahead of the Sydney Test. Follow the latest cricket news and updates.
Cricket Australia will consider a stronger role in pitch preparation after short Tests, including the Boxing Day match, cost millions in revenue. CEO Todd Greenberg says 'short Tests are bad for business.'
Australia's dramatic batting collapse at the MCG has the Boxing Day Test on track to finish inside two days, posing a major financial blow for Cricket Australia. Follow the live action.
Josh Tongue defends England's aggressive batting after a dramatic 30-over collapse at the MCG. Get the full details on the Ashes Boxing Day Test capitulation.
Josh Tongue spearheaded a stunning England fightback on day one of the Boxing Day Test, claiming three key wickets as Australia slumped to 4-72. Read the full match report.
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The MCG Boxing Day Test will be a poignant tribute to Shane Warne. Fans can check heart health at legacy stations, while past greats tip their hats in a special daily ceremony. Read more.
Jhye Richardson is in line for a Test return after four years, while Todd Murphy replaces Nathan Lyon. Pat Cummins is officially ruled out of the Boxing Day clash. Get the full squad details.
Fast bowler Jhye Richardson has been called back to the Australian squad as injury cover ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Get the latest Ashes team news and updates.
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England's Bazball approach suffered a spectacular collapse in the first Test against West Indies. See how the aggressive strategy backfired and what it means for the series.
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Mitchell Johnson says Travis Head should stay as Test opener, a move crucial for Australia's batting transition. Read his full analysis here.
Travis Head's brilliant 170 as opener has Australia pondering a permanent move up the order. Can he keep the spot after Khawaja's return? Read the full analysis.
England captain Ben Stokes is under an injury cloud after failing to bowl on Day 3 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Experts speculate on the issue as England's hopes fade. Get the latest updates.
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Iconic Australian brand Country Road has opened its new flagship store on Pakington Street, marking a major milestone in Geelong's premium retail transformation. Discover the details.
Disney+ releases a six-part docuseries, 'The End of an Era,' offering an intimate look behind Taylor Swift's blockbuster world tour, including the emotional toll of a foiled terror plot and a tragic Liverpool event.
Star batter Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide due to a recurrence of vertigo. Australian medical staff are confident he will be fit for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
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Pat Cummins confirms Usman Khawaja will not return for the Adelaide Test as Australia backs its current top order. Victory this week would secure the Ashes series win.
Former Neighbours actress Jane Hall shares her journey from TV fame to midwifery, completing a hospital placement and pursuing her long-held dream. Discover her inspiring career change.
Geelong's Impetus Dance Theatre wows audiences with its annual end-of-year concert, featuring over 100 performers. Discover the highlights and future plans.
Gallery Danceworks in Geelong celebrated its students with a dazzling end-of-year concert at Costa Hall. The event featured over 300 performers across 40 routines. Read about the community's vibrant dance showcase.
Stuart Broad pinpoints England's lack of experienced bowlers as a critical flaw, leaving captain Ben Stokes overburdened as Australia closes in on a dominant 2-0 Ashes series lead at the Gabba.
England dropped five catches on Day 2 at the Gabba, allowing Australia to build a 44-run lead. Can they fight back? Follow the action live on Seven.
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