Boxing Day Test ends in two days after pitch disaster
MCG head curator Matt Page admits he 'got it badly wrong' as a treacherous pitch sees the Ashes Test finish in just two days, costing Cricket Australia up to $10m in refunds. Read the full story.
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Pressure Mounts on Cameron Green After Ashes Defeat
Australia faces major selection headaches after their first home Ashes loss in 15 years. Calls grow to drop all-rounder Cameron Green, with Marnus Labuschagne also under fire. Read the full analysis.
England's 2-day Ashes win costs Australia millions
England's rapid two-day victory in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG is set to cost Cricket Australia a reported £5 million in refunds and lost sales. Read the full financial fallout.
Two-Day Ashes Test Costs Cricket Australia £12.4m
England's two-day victory at the MCG, ending a 14-year wait, has sparked pitch criticism and a massive financial blow for Cricket Australia. Discover the fallout.
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England win first Test in Australia for 15 years
Ben Stokes's England secure a historic first Test win on Australian soil in 15 years, triumphing at the MCG. Relive the key moments and what it means for the Ashes series.
England's historic Ashes win in Australia after 15 years
England secure a dramatic two-day Ashes Test win in Melbourne, ending a 15-year drought Down Under. Read the full match report and analysis of this historic victory.
England End 15-Year Ashes Drought in Two-Day Win
Ben Stokes' England secure a historic four-wicket Ashes Test victory over Australia in Melbourne, their first win down under since 2011. Read the full match report.
England End 15-Year Wait for Test Win in Australia
England secured a stunning four-wicket win at the MCG, ending a 15-year drought for a Test victory on Australian soil. Read the full match report and analysis here.
England's historic Ashes win in Australia ends 15-year wait
England secure a thrilling two-day Test victory at the MCG, ending a 15-year winless streak in Australia. Read the full match report and analysis here.
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England win first Test in Australia since 2011, avoid whitewash
England clinched a dramatic four-wicket win in Melbourne, securing their first Test victory on Australian soil since January 2011 and keeping the Ashes series alive. Read the full match report.
England Beat Australia in Boxing Day Ashes Test
England's long Ashes drought in Australia is over after a thrilling four-wicket victory at the MCG. Read the full match report and analysis here.
England Need 175 to Win After Australia Batting Collapse
Australia suffer their worst Test batting performance since 1928, dismissed twice in under 80 overs. England need 175 runs for a first win in Australia since 2011. Pitch conditions at the MCG draw fierce criticism.
England chase 175 for historic MCG Ashes victory
England are 77-2 chasing 175 for a first Test win in Australia for 15 years after a manic second day at the MCG. Follow the thrilling Ashes run-chase live.
Ashes Pitch Slammed as 'Shocking' After 20 Wickets Fall
England legends Vaughan and Cook lead criticism of the MCG pitch after a chaotic first day of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Discover why the surface is under fire. Read more.
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Ashes crowd's 3:50pm cap tribute to Shane Warne
Spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground honoured the late Shane Warne with a daily cap-tipping tribute at 3:50pm. Heart health stations were also set up in his memory. Read the full story.
Boland's Boxing Day batting dream stuns MCG crowd
Victoria pace bowler Scott Boland lived a dream, opening the batting for Australia at a packed MCG in the Ashes. Read about his nerve-wracking over and the crowd's incredible reaction.
MCG's Record Crowd Pays Tribute to Shane Warne
A record Boxing Day Ashes crowd of 94,199 honoured Shane Warne with a cap-tipping tribute at 3:50pm. His children and cricket legends led the emotional moment at the MCG.
Cummins Targets T20 World Cup After Ashes Rest
Australia captain Pat Cummins is rested for final Ashes Tests, targeting a February T20 World Cup comeback. Meanwhile, a record-breaking MCG pitch divides opinion.
Cook: England's County Cricket 'Disconnect' Caused Ashes Loss
Sir Alastair Cook criticises England's neglect of County Championship form after Ashes defeat. He urges selectors to follow Australia's Sheffield Shield model. Read the full analysis.
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Broad criticises MCG pitch after 20-wicket day
Stuart Broad leads criticism of the MCG pitch after 20 wickets tumble on day one of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Read the full analysis of the dramatic day's play.
Brook's defiant 41 exposes England's muddled Ashes mindset
Harry Brook's aggressive 41 was the highest score on a chaotic Boxing Day where 20 wickets fell. His innings, true to 'Bazball' values, contrasted sharply with teammates' caution, raising questions over England's conviction in Australia. Read the full ana
England's Ashes nightmare deepens after MCG collapse
A world-record crowd of 94,199 witnessed a chaotic 20-wicket day at the MCG as England capitulated to 110, handing Australia a firm Ashes lead. Read the full match report.
20 Wickets Tumble in Ashes Boxing Day Test Chaos
A record Ashes crowd witnessed 20 wickets fall on a frantic Boxing Day at the MCG. Australia leads after a day of pure carnage on a devilish pitch. Read the full match report.
20 wickets fall on chaotic first day of fourth Ashes Test
A record 20 wickets tumbled on a bowler-dominated first day at the MCG, sparking criticism of the pitch. England trail after a dramatic fightback. Follow the Ashes action here.
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England Collapse After Tongue's Five-Wicket Haul in Ashes
England's batting crumbled to 39-4 on a dramatic Boxing Day at the MCG, despite Josh Tongue's brilliant 5-45 for England. Steve Smith showed empathy for England's Noosa trip.
English Fans Take Over MCG's Bay 13, Outraging Locals
England's Barmy Army infiltrated the MCG's legendary Bay 13 during the Boxing Day Ashes Test, causing uproar among Australian supporters. Discover how this takeover unfolded.
Tongue's Five-Wicket Haul Skittles Australia for 152
Josh Tongue spearheaded England's bowling attack with 5-45, dismissing Australia for 152 on a record Boxing Day at the MCG. Read the full Ashes match report.
Ashes Boxing Day Test Kicks Off at MCG Under Dark Skies
Cricket fans braved the cold for the iconic Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG. England made early inroads, but tradition faces future change. Read the full report.
Warne's Legacy Honoured at Boxing Day Ashes Test
The spirit of Shane Warne will be felt powerfully at the MCG's Boxing Day Ashes Test, with tributes from legends and fans, and heart health checks promoting his lasting legacy. Join the remembrance.
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Australia Delay Team Selection for Boxing Day Ashes Test
Live coverage of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG. Australia, leading 3-0, delay final XI. England reshuffle as they aim to salvage pride. Follow all the action.
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