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NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Final Day 5 attendance is 74,362. The total attendance of 373,691 is the greatest for any Test match at the MCG exceeding the total of 350,534 v England in 1937 over 6 days. (This also the greatest attendance for any Test match played in Australia.) Re the attendance record – Joel Morrisson, CA EGM Events and Operations said: “We’ve been blown away by the support of fans across the Boxing Day Test. “Our partnership with the MCC and Victorian Government is a special one, and it’s been a great team effort to achieve this result. “The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a blockbuster event, and it has been fantastic to see such strong attendances right across the summer. “A big thank you to Australian cricket fans for your ongoing support of our great game. “This demonstrates the power of ...

Dec 30, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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MEDIA RELEASE December 4, 2024 Festival Atmosphere to Takeover Yarra Park for NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test Match at the MCG source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Melbourne’s iconic NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test Match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will be a cauldron of colour and sound when Australia takes on India in the fourth Test of the five-test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. In partnership with the Victorian Government, the Boxing Day Test will be bigger and better than ever with a Summer Festival in Yarra Park before history is made in January with a CommBank Women’s Ashes Test between Australia and England at the MCG. The Summer Festival, which is free entry for fans, will be delivered by Cricket Australia across the first three days of the Boxing Day Test (26-28 December 2024), helping celebrate the rich connections between India and Australia, with a focus on food, ...

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CA Announces Seven Stellar Years of Cricket The 150th Anniversary Test Match at the MCG is among the highlights of Cricket Australia’s (CA) confirmed allocation of men’s international Test match hosting rights over the next seven seasons. Australia and England will meet at the MCG in March 2027 in a one-off celebration of the first Test played in March 1877. It follows the enormously successful 1977 Centenary Test which Australia won, like the first Test, by 45 runs. The awarding of hosting rights for select men’s international Tests, one-day internationals, T20Is and other matches across the next seven summers (2024-25 to 2030-31) is the culmination of a series of strategic partnerships between CA and State and Territory Governments on behalf of Australian Cricket to provide greater certainty for fans and communities, and to grow cricket events across the country. Government investment in cricket is crucial to ensure Australia’s national teams continue ...

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Tri-color displayed at MCG as Cricket Australia presents ODI WC Trophy on Indian Independence Day Source: Cricket Australia CA Multicultural Media (elanka) In a collaborative effort between Cricket Australia and the Indian Consulate General in Melbourne, the Indian flag was proudly showcased on the digital scoreboard screen inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Indian Independence Day. The historic stadium was abuzz with excitement as Cricket Australia presented the ICC ODI World Cup Trophy 2023 in a special ceremony. The Olympic Room at the MCG was decked out in Indian flags, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the gathered fans. The highlight of the event was the opportunity for Indian fans to take photos with the coveted trophy, a gesture deeply appreciated by the enthusiastic crowd. The proceedings began with the rendition of the Indian National Anthem, adding to the sense of pride and patriotism. The event was hosted by the Indian ...

Aug 15, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , ,
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Record 67% increased in demand for Border-Gavaskar Tests Tickets on opening day of sales in Australia Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Cricket Australia has witnessed an unprecedented surge in ticket demand for the Border-Gavaskar Tests on the first day of sales for the upcoming Australia Cricket Summer. The five-Test NRMA Insurance Border-Gavaskar Trophy series has seen a remarkable 67% increase in demand compared to the previous highest for an India Test series in 2018-19. As expected, Boxing Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) emerged as the hottest property, attracting cricket enthusiasts from all corners. Additionally, the Sydney New Year’s Test, bolstered by the iconic McGrath Day activities, experienced strong ticket sales, reflecting the fans’ eagerness to be part of the annual charitable event. Brisbane also saw a significant uptick in interest, with numerous fans expressing their excitement to revisit the Gabba, where India famously clinched a ...

Jun 11, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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Pakistan show fight on Boxing day to curtail Australia.  BY RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports editor) Pakistan showed better intent and threw down the gauntlet to Australia in a rain curtailed first day of the Boxing day Test in Melbourne.  Pakistan’s bowlers were on a mission as they bowled better lines and length to suffocate Australia’s free scoring batters, and on a rain shortened first day, Australia could only muster 185 for 3. Winning an important toss and putting Australia in, appeared debatable at the outset, but turned out to be the correct one at the end of the day’s play. The spirited display breathed new life into the series that seemed one-sided after the Perth mauling the Pakistanis were handed. But the pitch at the MCG had plenty of assistance to Pakistan’s pretty fiery attack that tested Australia’s batters with sharp movement and bounce. It shapes for a competitive ...

Dec 27, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , ,
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