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AUS vs WI pitch report: How will surface at Melbourne Cricket Ground play in 1st ODI?
Cricket | Jan 31, 2024, 09:50 PM ISTAfter a thrilling 1-1 Test series draw, both Australia and West Indies will kick off a three-match ODI series starting at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Both teams last played an ODI game against each other in 2021 with Australia recording a dominant win in Bridgetown.
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Mohammad Hafeez moans over 'inconsistent umpiring', says Pakistan played better in Boxing Day Test
Cricket | Dec 29, 2023, 05:48 PM 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 | Dec 24, 2023, 11:34 PM ISTIconic 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 | Nov 13, 2022, 12:09 PM ISTT20 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 | Oct 20, 2022, 11:38 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 13, 2022, 10:42 AM ISTT20 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 | Sep 27, 2022, 07:07 PM ISTT20 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 | Jan 06, 2021, 01:42 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 29, 2020, 11:13 AM ISTWith 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 | Dec 26, 2020, 10:49 AM ISTIndia 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 | Dec 24, 2020, 04:05 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 24, 2020, 12:17 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 24, 2020, 11:21 AM ISTThe 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 | Nov 19, 2020, 10:29 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 17, 2020, 09:39 PM ISTMelbourne 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 | Aug 06, 2020, 06:03 PM ISTDue 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 | Jun 23, 2020, 02:26 PM ISTIf 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 | Dec 26, 2019, 08:26 PM ISTSmith'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 | Dec 26, 2019, 03:13 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 16, 2019, 03:11 PM ISTRecently, 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.