Ashes: Australia plot another Boxing Day blow against England
Australia will look to extend their Christmas cheer into the dead rubber Boxing Day Test by subjecting a demoralised England to a fourth consecutive loss in the Ashes at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Dec 24, 2017, 15:21 PM ISTAshes: Jackson Bird hovers as Mitchell Starc battles injury for Boxing Day Test
Pat Cummins says fellow Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc's heel injury could lead to a lengthy spell away from the game if not treated properly ahead of Tuesday's fourth Test against England.
Dec 23, 2017, 18:26 PM ISTAustralia pacer Mitchell Starc cleared of serious foot injury
However, the left-arm pacer remains in doubt for the Boxing Day Test against England. Jackson Bird is the reserve seamer in the Australia squad.
Dec 20, 2017, 10:17 AM IST140 years of Test Cricket: Google dedicates playful Doodle to mark the anniversary
The first ever officially recognised Test match began on March 15, 1877 between cricket's traditional rivals – Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Mar 15, 2017, 10:15 AM ISTWATCH: How Australia bowlers destroyed Pakistan at MCG
Australia won the first Test in Brisbane by 39 runs. Third and final Test stars on Tuesday at Sydney.
Dec 30, 2016, 20:11 PM ISTAustralia vs Pakistan: Misbah-ul-Haq to consider retirement after humiliating loss in second Test
Misbah`s team crumbled on the fifth day of the rain-affected test at the MCG, bowled out for 163 in their second innings in a little more than two sessions.
Dec 30, 2016, 14:16 PM ISTAustralia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith brilliance take hosts to unassailable 2-0 lead
Pakistan`s 52-year wait for a maiden series win in Australia goes on and they have now lost four matches in succession heading to the series finale in Sydney.
Dec 30, 2016, 13:03 PM ISTAUS vs PAK, 2nd Test, Day 5 – As it happened...
Score updates commentary of Day 5, 2nd Test between Australia and Pakistan at MCG.
Dec 30, 2016, 09:02 AM ISTWATCH: Cricketing world stunned as third umpire fumbles on Azhar Ali's run-out decision
At stumps on Day 2, Azhar was unbeaten on 139 as Pakistan secured 310 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
Dec 27, 2016, 16:18 PM ISTAUS vs PAK, 2nd Test, Day 2 - As it happened...
Resuming their innings on 142/4, Misbah-ul-Haq and Co. saw the pair build a 107-run partnership to steer Pakistan safely to the first break.
Dec 27, 2016, 09:45 AM ISTJackson Bird gets Australia rolling but rain halts play at MCG on Day 1; Pakistan 142/4
Bird (2-53) struck twice in quick succession just before the rain set in to give the home team the ascendancy, removing experienced duo Younis Khan (21) and Misbah-ul-Haq (11).
Dec 26, 2016, 12:11 PM ISTAustralia vs Pakistan: Steve Smith announces team for Boxing Day Test against Pakistan
The series opener, a pink ball day-night Test, was won by Australia, by 39 runs with skipper himself scoring a brilliant hundred in their first innings at Gabba.
Dec 25, 2016, 10:40 AM ISTBoxing Day Test: Cricket Australia increases security after arrest of seven people in Melbourne
Australia will play Pakistan in the second Test, starting Monday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Dec 23, 2016, 10:47 AM ISTAustralia set to host Brazil-Argentina football match at MCG in 2017
South Americans giants Argentina-Brazil set to lock horns on Australian soil.
Dec 13, 2016, 11:49 AM ISTSteve Smith just can't stop taking blinders, here's Australian captain's another flying catch – Watch Video
Australia defeated New Zealand by 117 runs in the 3rd one-day international to complete a 3-0 whitewash in the series.
Dec 10, 2016, 17:29 PM ISTShane Watson says Indian spinners are very skilled after MCG loss
India won the 2nd Twenty20 in Melbourne by 27 runs and Australia despite being in a good position during their chase.
Jan 29, 2016, 20:14 PM ISTIndia vs Australia: Mahendra Singh Dhoni lauds bowlers for remarkable Twenty20 triumph
Dhoni lauded Jadeja for his remarkable catch.
Jan 29, 2016, 19:59 PM ISTYuvraj Singh: Southpaw's brilliance with ball changes course of Twenty20 match at MCG
Yuvraj's spell of 2-0-7-1 set the tone for the win against Australia.
Jan 29, 2016, 19:18 PM ISTVirat Kohli, spinners star in 2nd T20I; register comprehensive series win in Australia
MS Dhoni needs to be credited as the side came back strongly with their bowling after Australia got off to a big start.
Jan 29, 2016, 18:11 PM ISTIndia vs Australia: 2nd T20I - As it happened...
Welcome to the live coverage of the 2nd Twenty20 match between India and Australia being held at the MCG.
Jan 29, 2016, 17:34 PM IST