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MCG to host final of men's and women's ICC World T20 in 2020
Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the final of both the men's and women's World Twenty20 when the tournaments come to Australia in 2020, organisers announced on Tuesday.
Jan 31, 2018, 17:54 PM IST
Australia vs England Tests: MCG gets official ICC warning for 'poor' Ashes pitch
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has received an official warning after the pitch for the fourth Ashes Test was rated 'poor' by the International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier this month.
Jan 12, 2018, 13:01 PM IST
Ashes: Joe Root hails England fight in drawn MCG Test
England were again denied a win in their troubled Ashes series in Melbourne on Saturday but skipper Joe Root says it is all eyes on a face-saving win in the final Test in Sydney.
Dec 30, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
Ashes: MCG pitch the villain in rare Test draw
Rival captains Steve Smith and Joe Root were critical of the lifeless Melbourne pitch after the fourth Ashes Test on Saturday, only the second draw in the showpiece Boxing Day Test in 20 years.
Dec 30, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
Ashes: Steve Smith century defies England, 4th Test ends as draw
Australia captain Steve Smith tormented England with another century as the fourth Ashes test ended in a frustrating draw for Joe Root's side at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Dec 30, 2017, 13:07 PM IST
Ashes: Alastair Cook says double hundred came '3-4 weeks too late'
Alastair Cook said selectors would have been entitled to drop him over his poor form - before his masterful double-century put England in a winning position in the fourth Ashes Test on Wednesday.
Dec 28, 2017, 15:50 PM IST
Ashes: Alastair Cook's historic double gives England 164-run lead on Day 3 at MCG
The veteran England opener was unbeaten on 244 in his side's 491/9 at close on day three of the fourth Test. It is the highest score by a visiting batsman in a Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Dec 28, 2017, 12:44 PM IST
Ashes: David Warner, Steve Smith lead Australia to 244/3 on day one at MCG
Australia were 244/3 at the close after winning the toss on the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
Dec 26, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
Ashes: David Warner survives 'nervous 99' to score century in Boxing Day Test
Australia opener David Warner hit his 21st Test century in dramatic circumstances in the fourth Test against England in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Dec 26, 2017, 10:02 AM IST
Argentina vs Brazil: Cash of the titans as Superclasico goes Down Under
The star players at Argentina and Brazil`s disposal and their bitter rivalry make the match a sure-fire hit. Resale tickets were selling for up to Aus$607 ($458) online on Thursday.
Jun 09, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
WATCH: Lasith Malinga destroys Aussie batsman's stumps on T20 comeback with unplayable ball
Malinga played his last international match in June 2016 in an Asia Cup match against UAE in which he injured his knee.
Feb 15, 2017, 23:47 PM IST
India starts building 'world`s biggest' Cricket stadium in Ahmedabad
The complex, to be built over the next two years, will also have three practice grounds and an indoor cricket academy.
Jan 17, 2017, 13:01 PM IST
WATCH: 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 IST
AUS 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 IST
Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Day 4: Steve Smith ton helps Aussies take 22-run lead at Tea
Usman Khawaja earlier missed out on a sixth ton, adding only two runs to his overnight total of 95 before he was caught behind off Wahab Riaz.
Dec 29, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
Jason Gillespie named Australia T20 assistant coach for Sri Lanka series
Gillespie will work with Justin Langer, who was confirmed as coach for the series earlier this month.
Dec 29, 2016, 10:28 AM IST
Commentator Mark Nicholas rushed to hospital again after falling ill
Nicholas has been taken to hospital for a second time in three days after falling ill during the second test between Australia and Pakistan.
Dec 28, 2016, 12:58 PM IST
Australia vs Pakistan: After Azhar Ali's epic 205 not out, Aussies too make solid start
At tea on the third day, Australia were cruising at 131 for one to trail by 312 runs with David Warner on 77 and Usman Khawaja not out 39.
Dec 28, 2016, 11:09 AM IST
Pakistan rides on Azhar Ali's century, to close day 2 on 310-6 at a gloomy MCG
After 39 overs were lost on the opening day, the soggy weather wiped out the entire middle session, frustrating home fans and the Australian bowlers.
Dec 27, 2016, 13:45 PM IST
Australia 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 IST
