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'State of shock': MCC backs curator after two-day Test

MCC boss Stuart Fox has staunchly defended chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finished within two days.

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Huge financial hit Australian cricket faces for shortened Ashes Test revealed

The fourth Test at the MCG between England and Australia ended inside two days leaving a huge amount of refunds to be handed out, as well as lost merchandise and food sales

The Independent UK

Why England’s lottery-ticket Ashes win in Australia increases Bazball frustration

THE ASHES: England have won an Ashes Test down under for the first time in 15 years, writes Cameron Ponsonby, but their dramatic MCG triumph begs the question: why only now?

The Independent UK

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England’s MCG triumph is a genuine coup – and a picture of what might have been

What winning in Melbourne says is: here is what you could have had with Australia’s weaknesses exposed

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes admits England’s chaotic Ashes win ‘not the best advertisement’ for Test cricket

England recorded a first Ashes Test win in Australia for 15 years by winning inside two days at the MCG, where chaos and mayhem reigned supreme

The Independent UK

Australia's shaky batters face SCG selection scrutiny

Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green all face selection pressure following double failures in Australia's jarring loss at the MCG.

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England’s bowlers strike as wickets continue to tumble at the MCG

At the break Australia’s lead stood at 140.

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England beat Australia by four wickets in chaotic Boxing Day Test – as it happened

England chase down 175-run target to claim drought-breaking Ashes victory in Australia on day two of the fourth Test at the MCG

The Guardian - UK

Stokes slams MCG pitch after England end Ashes drought

Even after securing a drought-breaking Ashes win in Australia, England captain Ben Stokes saved some brutal feedback for the state of the MCG pitch.

AAP

Duckett and Bethell were dangled out to dry by failings of a slack setup

No rational judge could have expected England’s fall guys to succeed at the MCG where they were thrown on to a festive bonfire

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad slams MCG pitch after wickets tumble on first day of Boxing Day Test

The two seam attacks took advantage of a surface offering plenty of movement as 20 wickets fell in Melbourne

The Independent UK

Australia edge England as 20 wickets fall on wild day one of Boxing Day Test

Australia claim a 46-run lead after bowlers on both sides feast on green-tinged pitch in front of a record crowd on day one at the MCG

The Guardian - UK

Neser's dream fulfilled in front of record MCG crowd

More than 94,000 people poured into the MCG on Boxing Day, breaking a cricket attendance record that had stood for more than a decade.

AAP

'Shocker': flurry of wickets sparks MCG pitch debate

The day started with talk of Australia playing no spin bowler and ended with discussion about whether the MCG pitch had too much life.

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The Guardian - AU

Boxing Day Test filled with cheer and hope but nothing can be taken for granted

A record-breaking MCG crowd sets the scene for cricket’s great Ashes celebration with compelling contest on Melbourne green-top

AAP

Records left in the Ashes as bowlers blitz Boxing Day

The MCG pitch has turned into a minefield as a record 20 wickets tumbled on Boxing Day as Australia's pacemen inflicted new pain on beleaguered England.

AAP

Pace aces to spearhead Australia's Boxing Day Test

Australia's bid for an Ashes whitewash will resume at the MCG on Boxing Day without a spinner after they elected not to pick a replacement for Nathan Lyon.

The Guardian - UK

‘Am I allowed to hold it?’: behind the seams of the MCG’s Shane Warne exhibition

Pivotal items from the legendary leg-spinner’s career, including the ball of the century, make up the exhibit

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AAP

Australia's bold call to leave spinner out for MCG Test

Australia will go in with a pace-heavy XI for the Boxing Day Test after opting to leave out Nathan Lyon's replacement, Todd Murphy, to face England at the MCG.

AAP

'Obviously it sucks': Stokes calls for England pride

As the hits keep coming for England, captain Ben Stokes is urging his players to rally in the last two Ashes Tests, starting at the MCG on Boxing Day.

The Guardian - UK

Five big Boxing Day Ashes Tests: Botham, Pietersen and Warne

Opening salvos before a huge MCG crowd are often among the most memorable meetings between Australia and England – here are five crackers

AAP

MCG to honour Warne during Boxing Day Ashes Test

So much of Shane Warne's outstanding career featured big moments at the MCG and he will feature prominently during the Boxing Day Ashes Test.

The Guardian - UK

Wounded England must salvage more than pride in MCG Boxing Day Ashes Test

Can McCullum’s ‘horse-whispering’ still register against a rampant Australia hungry for a series whitewash?

AAP

Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test

Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England.

AAP

Stars' 41-year-old veteran helps upset BBL champions

The Melbourne Stars' bid for a maiden BBL title has begun brightly, as they demolished reigning champions Hobart by eight wickets at the MCG.

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