The Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG descended into chaos as an astonishing 36 wickets tumbled in under two days, leaving the head curator in a ‘state of shock’ and sparking a fierce global debate on pitch preparation in modern Test cricket.
Australian batting legend Steve Smith has voiced strong concerns over the truncated two-day Boxing Day Test, arguing it undermines both the spirit and financial health of the game.
Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has made a heartfelt plea for Virat Kohli to reverse his Test retirement—a move that’s reigniting fan hopes after Kohli’s stellar recent ODI form.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki, 59, collapsed during warm-ups and passed away just moments before a Bangladesh Premier League match. The cricket community mourns a legendary pace bowling mentor.
After years of Ashes heartbreak on Australian soil, England’s victory at the MCG sparked raw, unfiltered joy—nowhere more visible than in Stuart Broad’s viral reaction. From the depths of Perth pain to Melbourne redemption, this moment captured the soul of a resilient team.
Australia’s Steve Smith has lifted the lid on why no batter—on either side—could find their rhythm on the MCG pitch during the recent Ashes Test. His detailed explanation reveals how moisture and grass thickness turned the surface into a nightmare for batsmen.