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  Mohammad Hafeez moans over 'inconsistent umpiring', says Pakistan played better in Boxing Day Test

  Cricket | December 29, 2023 17:48 IST

  "If I sum up the game, the Pakistan team played better than the other team in general. Our batting intent was better, and while bowling, we were hitting the right areas," Mohammad Hafeez said after his team's 79-run defeat against Australia at MCG on Friday.

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  AUS vs PAK Pitch report: How will surface at Melbourne Cricket Ground play in 2nd Test?

  Cricket | December 24, 2023 23:34 IST

  Iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground hosts Australia's second Test match against Shan Masood-led Pakistani team in the Boxing Day fixture. Pat Cummins' Australia are leading the three-match series 1-0 after a dominant 360-run win in Perth.

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  T20 World Cup 2022: Shocking records for Pakistan and England as both aim for 2nd title in Melbourne

  Cricket | November 13, 2022 12:09 IST

  T20 World Cup 2022: Pakistan and England gear up for the final action at the MCG. The two teams are coming off after registering emphatic wins in the semifinals and look to take the glory home.

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  Visiting Melbourne for T20 World Cup? Shrine of Remembrance to Eureka Tower, know what to explore

  Travel | October 20, 2022 23:38 IST

  The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle is a free service, which has stops by the Melbourne Museum & the Carlton Gardens, Lygon Street, Queen Victoria Market, the courts, Southbank, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Botanical Gardens, MCG, Chinatown, and La Trobe Street.

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  T20 World Cup 2022: All you need to know about Melbourne Cricket Ground

  Cricket | November 13, 2022 10:42 IST

  T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma-led team India will face Babar Azam's Pakistan on October 23, 2022 at the mighty Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The historic Australian ground is all set to host the biggest clash of the year

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  T20 World Cup 2022: 'Cricket is loading'- MCG prepares for IND vs PAK clash

  Cricket | September 27, 2022 19:07 IST

  T20 World Cup 2022: Melbourne Cricket Ground will host 7 matches in total in the T20 World Cup in Australia. Along with Melbourne, several other stadiums will also be host to the marquee tournament in their country.

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  One fan at MCG tests positive for COVID-19, others advised to get tested and isolate

  Cricket | January 06, 2021 13:42 IST

  The state health authorities said the man in his thirties was not infectious while at the famed Melbourne Cricket Ground on the second day of play.

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  In numbers | 'Captain' Rahane etches his name in history, India extend Melbourne supremacy

  Cricket | December 29, 2020 11:13 IST

  With the win, Rahane, the Man of the Match for his 112 and 27*, etched his name in history for his inspiring captaincy while India extended their supremacy in Melbourne hence adding to Australia's woes at the venue.

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  AUS vs IND | MCG may witness spectator surge if 3rd Test is shifted from Sydney

  Cricket | December 26, 2020 10:49 IST

  India are set to play their fourth and final Test in Brisbane from January 15 and current health protocols would require the touring side to undergo quarantine if they play the third Test at the SCG.

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  AUS vs IND | Cricket Australia declares Melbourne as standby venue for Sydney Test

  Cricket | December 24, 2020 16:05 IST

  The fate of the third Test has been shrouded in uncertainty since earlier this month after a fresh COVID-19 outbreak in the northern beaches in Sydney, which is scheduled to host the third Test from January 7.

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  AUS vs IND: Australia will blow away India at MCG, says Shane Warne

  Cricket | December 24, 2020 12:17 IST

  The legendary wrist-spinner feels Shami's absence on drop-in pitches will hurt India while Australians have the best bowling unit for the Melbourne wicket.

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  AUS vs IND: Cricket Australia prefers MCG as backup venue for third Test

  Cricket | December 24, 2020 11:21 IST

  The board contingency plan is to work with Victorian government to host the Australia vs India third Test in Melbourne if Sydney is rendered untenable to host the game over COVID-19 surge in the region.

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  Australia vs India: It's concern MCG drop-in pitches have not been tested, says MCC CEO

  Cricket | November 19, 2020 22:29 IST

  The drop-in pitches at the MCG which will host the second Test between India and Australia have not been tested and it is a cause of concern, says Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) chief Stuart Fox.

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  Australia vs India: Melbourne offers to host first Test as South Australia Premier declines guarante

  Cricket | November 17, 2020 21:39 IST

  Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) chief Stuart Fox has offered to host the first Test if Adelaide fails to do so due to the coronavirus outbreak in South Australia.

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  CA contemplating moving Boxing Day Test from traditional home MCG due to COVID-19 fear

  Cricket | August 06, 2020 18:03 IST

  Due to rising COVID-19 cases in Victoria, Cricket Australia is contemplating shifting the Boxing Day Test against India to Adelaide.

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  Tim Paine fears Boxing Day Test against India could be shifted out of MCG

  Cricket | June 23, 2020 14:26 IST

  If the match is shifted to Perth, the CA plans to hold it at the Optus Stadium, which can sit 60,000 supporters and is regarded as the best venue in Australia outside the MCG.

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  I have learnt to block it all out: Steve Smith on boos from fans at MCG

  Cricket | December 26, 2019 20:26 IST

  Smith's dogged unbeaten 77 helped the hosts reach 257/4 at stumps on Day 1 along with Marnus Labuschagne's 63. For the Kiwis, Colin de Grandhomme returned with figures of 2/58.

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  Australia vs New Zealand: Boxing Day Test registers record attendance at MCG

  Cricket | December 26, 2019 15:13 IST

  The ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and New Zealand on Thursday witnessed a record attendance at the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as 80,473 fans turned out for the contest.

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  Shane Warne bats for D/N Boxing Day Test at MCG

  Cricket | December 16, 2019 15:11 IST

  Recently, a Sheffield Shield game was abandoned due to a dangerous pitch, which will now won't be used for the Boxing Day Test between Australia and New Zealand, starting December 26.

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  India vs Australia: Virat Kohli credits Jasprit Bumrah, domestic structure for MCG victory

  Cricket | December 30, 2018 10:37 IST

  World No. 1-ranked India have taken a 2-1 lead in the four-match series against Australia and retained the Border-Gavaskar trophy.