Ben Stokes' Brutal Critique of MCG Pitch for T20 World Cup
England captain Ben Stokes delivers a scathing assessment of the MCG pitch used for the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, calling it substandard. Read his full comments.
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Smith Blames MCG Grass for 2-Day Ashes Test Finish
Australian captain Steve Smith criticises the grassy MCG pitch after England's win in a two-day Ashes Test. Read his full analysis of the challenging conditions.
Smith overtakes Border in all-time Ashes run-scoring list
Steve Smith overtakes Allan Border to become Australia's second-highest run-scorer in Ashes history during the dramatic fourth Test at MCG. England clinch a thrilling win in a bowler-dominated contest.
MCG Pitch Fiasco: CA CEO, Stars Criticize Conditions
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg calls Melbourne pitch 'bad for business' after Test fiasco. Kevin Pietersen & Dinesh Karthik question selective criticism. Full details inside.
Boxing Day Test Ends in 2 Days, CA Stares at Huge Loss
Cricket Australia faces a major financial blow as the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan concludes inside two days. CEO Nick Hockley admits to sleepless nights over revenue impact. Details inside.
England End 18-Match Winless Streak in Australia
England's men's cricket team breaks an 18-match winless streak in Australia, securing a dramatic 2-day victory in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Read the full match report.
Ashes 2025: Second Test in Series Ends Within Two Days
For the second time in the Ashes 2025-26 series, an Australia vs England Test match has finished inside two days. Explore the historic list of Ashes Tests with such rapid conclusions.
CA CEO: 'Short Tests are bad for business' after Ashes chaos
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg admits to sleepless nights after a 20-wicket Day 1 in the Boxing Day Test. He warns short Tests hurt revenue and hints at board intervention in pitch prep. Read more.
Ponting reveals MCG pitch secret after 20-wicket day
Ricky Ponting exposes the 10mm grass left on the MCG pitch, explaining the wild 20-wicket first day of the 4th Ashes Test. Read the full analysis.
Australia's 97-Year Test Record Shattered at MCG
Australia's cricket team endures a historic batting collapse at the MCG, registering their lowest total against India in 97 years. Full match analysis and key moments inside.
70+ Sanitation Workers Protest Job Loss in Fatehabad
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Vaughan slams MCG pitch after 20 wickets fall on Day 1
Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticises the MCG pitch after 20 wickets tumble on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. Australia lead by 46 runs. Read his full analysis.
Experts Criticise MCG Pitch After Wild Boxing Day Test
Cricket experts blast the MCG pitch after a chaotic opening day sees 15 wickets fall in the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India. Was it too much? Read the full analysis.
MCG seals 6 Gurugram properties over ₹2 crore tax dues
MCG intensified its property tax crackdown, sealing six properties with ₹2 crore dues. The action spurred compliance, leading to ₹7 crore in same-day collections. Commissioner warns of continued action.
Cook Slams MCG Pitch After 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1
Former England captain Alastair Cook criticises the MCG pitch after a dramatic first day of the Boxing Day Test saw all 20 wickets tumble. Australia lead by 46 runs.
Broad criticises MCG pitch after 20 wickets fall on Day 1
Stuart Broad leads criticism of the MCG pitch after 20 wickets tumble on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test. Read expert opinions from Cook and McGrath on the uneven contest.
Broad Unhappy with MCG Pitch as 20 Wickets Fall
Former England pacer Stuart Broad criticizes the MCG pitch after a dramatic first day sees 20 wickets fall. Josh Tongue shines with a five-wicket haul. Read more.
MCG Sets New Cricket Crowd Record of 93,442 at Ashes
The Melbourne Cricket Ground witnessed a historic day as 93,442 fans packed the stadium for the Ashes, breaking the previous cricket attendance record. Dive into the details of this monumental event.
Josh Tongue takes historic five-wicket haul at MCG for England
Josh Tongue becomes the first English bowler in the 21st century to claim a Test five-wicket haul at the MCG. Read about his historic spell and England's fightback.
Gurgaon's 2026 Plan: New Drain, Waste Collection System
Gurgaon authorities plan a new stormwater drain along NH-8, door-to-door waste collection, and large-scale desilting by 2026 to solve waterlogging and garbage woes. Key deadlines and details inside.
Why Pat Cummins is Not Playing 4th Ashes Test at MCG
Australia's captain Pat Cummins is rested for the 4th Ashes Test at MCG. Scott Boland replaces him. Get the full details on the team's strategy and series impact.
Smith Picks All-Seam Attack for MCG Ashes Test
Stand-in captain Steve Smith opts for an all-pace bowling attack on a green MCG pitch, omitting spinner Todd Murphy. Jhye Richardson eyes Test comeback. Full details inside.
Ashes 2025: Australia vs England Boxing Day Test Details
Australia takes on England in the 4th Ashes Test at MCG on Dec 26, 2025. Get match timings in IST, squads, and live streaming details for Indian viewers.
Steve Smith to surpass Virat Kohli in elite list at MCG
Steve Smith is on the verge of overtaking Virat Kohli in an elite batting record during the Boxing Day Test against England at the MCG. Read the full story.
Steve Smith on MCG Pitch for Boxing Day Test vs England
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Steve Smith previews the MCG pitch, discusses Australia's strategy, and reflects on the team's performance in the Ashes series. Read more.
Smith: MCG Pitch Seam-Friendly, May Skip Spinner
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith suggests the Boxing Day Test pitch may favour seamers, hinting at playing without a specialist spinner. Get the latest Ashes updates and analysis.
Australia Hold Off Naming XI for Boxing Day Ashes Test
Steve Smith reveals Australia will wait to finalise their pace-heavy attack for the Boxing Day Test after inspecting the green MCG wicket. Get the latest Ashes selection news.
Gurgaon MCG fines Rs 14.10 lakh for GRAP violations
Gurgaon MCG imposes Rs 14.10 lakh fines on 274 violators under GRAP Stage IV. Actions target garbage burning, construction breaches, and dust control to combat very poor air quality.
Gurugram fines Rs 14.10 lakh on 274 GRAP violators
Gurugram's civic body imposed heavy fines for pollution violations under GRAP-4. 274 violators penalized Rs 14.10 lakh, while traffic police issued 1081 challans. Details inside.
MCG Seals 15 Properties of Tax Defaulters in Gurugram
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) sealed 15 commercial properties for property tax default, recovering over ₹1.5 crore. The crackdown targets major defaulters across the city.
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