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Australian PM Albanese hosts Aussie, England players for annual New Year's
Updated : 5 months ago IST
During the reception, the Australian PM joked that both teams should make sure that they make it to day three of the Test after a two-day finish at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the Boxing Day Test. The third-day of a Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is significant as it ma
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Vaughan calls MCG Test a "Lottery," says Sydney Ashes clash key for McCull
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Michael Vaughan believes England's victory in the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was a "lottery." He said that England must avoid a heavy defeat in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney to ensure the continuation of the Brendon McCullum-Ben Stokes era, according to
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Michael Vaughan calls on Khawaja to retire on his own terms ahead of Sydne
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged Australia's Usman Khawaja to retire on his own terms and decide his "destiny" in the upcoming Australia vs England fifth and final Ashes Test, set to start on January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as per the Sydney Morning Herald.
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MCG pitch for Boxing Day Ashes Test rated "unsatisfactory"
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch has been rated "unsatisfactory" by the ICC after the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England ended in just two days, as per the ICC's website.
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"There's no indication at my end": Coach McDonald on Khawaja's Test future
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald stated that selectors have received no hints from Usman Khawaja regarding his future, but confirmed he will be selected in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Ashes series, set to start on January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), as per ESPNcrici
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England pacer Gus Atkinson ruled out of Sydney Ashes Test due to injury
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
England have been dealt a huge setback as fast bowler Gus Atkinson will miss the final match of the ongoing Ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) due to injury, as per the ICC website.
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"I wouldn't want to bat on it every week": Joe Root on spicy MCG track aft
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
England's hard-fought consolation win against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground came on a surface that offered plenty for the bowlers and ensured the Test was wrapped up inside two days. Reflecting on the challenging conditions, Joe Root admitted the pitch was far from ideal for batt
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MCG chief curator "in state of shock" as he breaks silence at two-day Test
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Melbourne Boxing Day Test for the Ashes, while wholesome for England as they ended their 18-Test winless streak in Australia, was criticised from various experts, ex-cricketers not only from Australia and England, but also world cricket for ending within a span of just two days, with a m
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England's MCG Boxing Day win: 'Gen next' of Bethell, Brook, Tongue set ton
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The win came too late, with the Ashes urn sitting pretty in Australia's trophy cabinet.
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Joe Root becomes 9th cricketer to score 22,000 international runs
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
England star batter Joe Root hit another milestone in cricket as he became only the ninth batter to score 22,000 international runs. Joe Root scored 15 runs in the second innings of the fourth Australia vs England Test of the ongoing Ashes series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to achi
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Ashes: A look at records during fourth Test at MCG
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ben Stokes-led England registered a memorable four-wicket win against Australia in the fourth Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. The visitors registered their first victory on the tour as the five-match series now stands at 3-1, with Australia already having pockete
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Not good for finances: Steve Smith after Boxing Day Test ended in just 2 d
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Steve Smith, Australia's stand-in captain in Pat Cummins' absence during the ongoing Ashes series, reflected on the Boxing Day Ashes Test that got over in just two days and admitted it's not suitable for the "finances".
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