Tag: Boxing Day Test
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England’s Soft Underbelly Exposed: 20 Wickets on Boxing Day put MCG Pitch in Spotlight
Boxing Day Start Sews Worries for England England’s tour began with a sharp reminder of how quickly a Test can tilt after toss decisions, pitch behavior, and batting nerves converge. On day one at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, 20 wickets toppled, leaving the visitors facing a challenging start to their Boxing Day challenge. The scene…
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Boxing Day XI Delay: Australia Deliberates on MCG Pitch
Why the XI is not locked in yet The Boxing Day Test is one of cricket’s most anticipated fixtures, but Australia’s leadership is taking a cautious approach. Stand-in captain Steve Smith revealed that selectors want another close look at the pitch before naming the playing XI, underscoring a desire to tailor selection to the specific…
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Ashes: Why Australia Haven’t Named Their Boxing Day Test XI Yet
Why Australia is Holding Off on XI Selection Australia’s on-field leadership and selection team have chosen not to rush the Boxing Day Test XI. As stand-in captain Steve Smith noted after the pre-Christmas build-up, selectors want to take one more close look at the Melbourne Cricket Ground surface, described as a “quite furry” track that…
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Ashes Update: Why Australia Won’t Name a Boxing Day Test XI Yet
Introduction: Reading the Melbourne Cricket Ground surface ahead of Boxing Day The build-up to Australia’s Boxing Day Test often carries as much drama as the on-field action. This year, the focus is not just on form and selection, but on a deliberate, patient approach to naming the XI. Stand-in captain Steve Smith has indicated that…
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The Ashes Shock: Cummins and Lyon out as Smith Leads Australia for Boxing Day Test
Australia names a reshuffled Boxing Day squad as Smith takes command In a surprising turn ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Australia announced a refreshed leadership and selection plan. Captain Pat Cummins has been rested, and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon is sidelined after announcing a torn right hamstring that will require surgery. With…
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Ashes 2024-25: Cummins out, Lyon injured; Smith captains Australia
Ashes shake-up: Smith takes the reins as Cummins rests The Ashes series continues to throw up surprises as Australia announces a refreshed lineup for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. With captain Pat Cummins rested and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon facing surgery for a torn right hamstring, selectors have named Steve Smith to lead the…
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The Ashes Shock: Cummins and Lyon Ousted as Smith Leads Australia on Boxing Day
The Ashes Shake-Up: Cummins and Lyon Withdrawn, Smith Takes the Helm The Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will start with a notable leadership shift and a reshuffled Australian attack. Pat Cummins, the Australia captain, has been rested ahead of a demanding summer, while spin ace Nathan Lyon is facing a critical…