Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne News

Australia Coach Andrew McDonald Defends Melbourne Cricket Ground Curator Amid Criticism Over Ashes Test Pitch

Australia coach Andrew McDonald came to the defence of the Melbourne Cricket Ground's under-fire curator Monday and warned against authorities meddling in pitch preparation.

"Probably Too Much": Steve Smith's Blunt Take On MCG Pitch As 4th Ashes Test Ends Inside 2 Days

Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg said short Tests were bad for business with the carnage on Boxing Day the most wickets to fall on the first day of an Ashes Test since 1909.

'Unfair Contest': England Great Tears Into MCG Pitch After Boxing Day Drama At MCG

Michael Neser was Australia's top-scorer with 35, while vice-captain Harry Brook steered England past the 100-run mark with a 34-ball 41.

Stuart Broad's Rant After Historic Boxing Day Test Sees 20 Wickets Falling On Day 1

Former England pacer Stuart Broad was not impressed with the condition of the MCG pitch on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, as the former England pacer said that "the amount of movement that this pitch has shown" has indicated that there is "something really wrong".

Security Breakdown At MCG, Two Men Arrested For Smuggling Handguns And Bullets

Security at Melbourne Cricket Ground will be ramped up after two men were charged over smuggling handguns and bullets into a crowd of over 82,000 Australian Rules fans.

'Pure Racism': Indians Insulted With "Where's Your Visa" Chants At MCG During India vs Australia Test

Indian cricket team fans were targetted by a section of the Australian crowd during the 4th Test in Melbourne last month.

How India Can Reach World Test Championship Final Despite 4th Test Loss vs Australia: Win In Sydney And Hope...

South Africa have already qualified for the WTC final after beating Pakistan in the first Test by two wickets on Sunday.

India vs Australia: MCG Smashes 87-Year-Old Record On Day 5 Of 4th Test

The number crossed the 60,000 mark post lunch on day five with India chasing a daunting 340-run target.

"Pitches Used For BBL": Rohit Sharma Reacts To 'Practice Wicket' Controversy In Melbourne

On his assessment of the MCG pitch, Rohit said that he had a look a day before and it had a "bit of grass covering".

Josh Hazlewood's Replacement Scott Boland Gears Up For Boxing Day Test With This Training Drill

Known for hitting hard lengths, Scott Boland practiced single-net spot bowling without any batters.