News for 'Melbourne Cricket Ground'

Hardik, Rohit impressed with the Motera stadium

Hardik, Rohit impressed with the Motera stadium

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Hardik Pandya branded the newly-constructed stadium 'unreal' while retweeting BCCI's original tweet.

Check out Nathan Lyon's speedos

Check out Nathan Lyon's speedos

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Why would Garry have his pic on his speedos?

England ready to face Aus with 'white-ball mindset'

England ready to face Aus with 'white-ball mindset'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'We realise we haven't been good enough across all facets of the game. The boys want to win, we want to win the series too.'

Australia's MCG allowed 85,000 crowd for AFL matches

Australia's MCG allowed 85,000 crowd for AFL matches

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

India recorded crowds of 67,200 and 66,352 for the first two Twenty20 cricket matches against England at the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad last month.

Stokes redeems himself in another World Cup final

Stokes redeems himself in another World Cup final

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

It was neither the 31-year-old all-rounder's fastest knock nor his most fluent as batting partners fell away, and he had to grind his way through some testing fast bowling.

PHOTOS: Finch, Marsh give Australia rousing start

PHOTOS: Finch, Marsh give Australia rousing start

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Images from the World Cup Pool A match between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

2022 ICC T20 World Cup venues revealed, final at MCG

2022 ICC T20 World Cup venues revealed, final at MCG

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Among the countries that have directly qualified for the Super 12 are defending champions Australia and runner-up New Zealand.

Now, standing tickets for India-Pakistan WC clash at MCG!

Now, standing tickets for India-Pakistan WC clash at MCG!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Over 4000 standing room tickets will be available for 30 Australian dollars and sold on a first come first serve basis.

Ganguly gives Bangladesh no chance

Ganguly gives Bangladesh no chance

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed serious doubts about whether Bangladesh can beat the Men in Blue.

Team India to usher in 2016 with three-week tour Down Under

Team India to usher in 2016 with three-week tour Down Under

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

India will usher in 2016 with a three-week tour of Australia, comprising five ODIs and three T20 Internationals, starting January 12.

SCG Test: Check out the coolest masks

SCG Test: Check out the coolest masks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Cricket fans were at their creative best as they sported some cool face masks on Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Glimpses from a glittering career...

Kumble inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Kumble inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Former India captain Anil Kumble was inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Ireland dare to dream at T20 World Cup

Ireland dare to dream at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Ireland's win against England threw the Super 12s wide open and issued a warning to the cricket powers who have largely snubbed them in competition.

Battered Sri Lanka look to Durban spirit for third Test

Battered Sri Lanka look to Durban spirit for third Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Sri Lanka will use the example of their remarkable turnaround on their last tour of South Africa to try and rescue a face-saving third Test victory against Australia, captain Mahela Jayawardene said on Wednesday.

Babar asks Pakistan fans to 'keep praying' for T20 WC victory

Babar asks Pakistan fans to 'keep praying' for T20 WC victory

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Pakistan have rebounded superbly and bring momentum into Sunday's final against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

PICS: Indian fans throng MCG for 2nd Test

PICS: Indian fans throng MCG for 2nd Test

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Check out the early reaction of fans on Day 1 of the second Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Australia's men's cricket team joins cause to tackle cyber bullying

Australia's men's cricket team joins cause to tackle cyber bullying

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Research shows that kids who suffer cyberbullying can go through depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Same people will be singing your praises: Jaffer backs Hardik to play crucial role in T20 WC

Same people will be singing your praises: Jaffer backs Hardik to play crucial role in T20 WC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer expressed his disappointment with fans trolling Indian all-rounder and Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya for his poor performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that during the T20 World Cup starting from June 1 in West Indies and USA, the all-rounder will play some crucial knocks and the trolls will be singing his praise.

The Last Times We Saw Warnie...

The Last Times We Saw Warnie...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A legend who left us much too soon.

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Images from Day 1 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Indian women's tour of Australia postponed due to COVID

Indian women's tour of Australia postponed due to COVID

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Australia-India women's ODI series slated for next month has been postponed to next season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.

Former England captains 'embarrassed' by Root & Co

Former England captains 'embarrassed' by Root & Co

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'They're a group of players that pride themselves on competing and they've just not managed to find any kind of consistency or skill'

SKY is the limit: Another T20I record for Surya

SKY is the limit: Another T20I record for Surya

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

In 28 innings this year, Suryakumar has scored 1,026 runs at an average of 44.60. One century and nine half-centuries have come out of his bat, with the best score of 117. These runs have come at a strike rate of 186.24.

Will Boxing Day Test at MCG become super spreader?

Will Boxing Day Test at MCG become super spreader?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Around 70,000 people are expected to watch the match from the venue on the first day.

Batsmen will be running scared of Bumrah after Melbourne masterclass, warns Kohli

Batsmen will be running scared of Bumrah after Melbourne masterclass, warns Kohli

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

India captain Virat Kohli says the world's top batsmen will have reason to fear Jasprit Bumrah after the talented young paceman put Australia to the sword in the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Thrilling matches in the offing as Lanka-Proteas kick-start WC quarters

Thrilling matches in the offing as Lanka-Proteas kick-start WC quarters

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

India have to be cautious against giant slayers Bangladesh

'Batting at the top of order, it's important to get big hundreds'

'Batting at the top of order, it's important to get big hundreds'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Rohit Sharma has described his hundred against Bangladesh at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday as one of the best tons in his career.

ICC T20 rankings: King Kohli storms into top-10

ICC T20 rankings: King Kohli storms into top-10

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

With 828 rating points in his kitty, Suryakumar dropped to the third spot but was ahead of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam (799) and South Africa's Aiden Markram (762).

India vs Pakistan at MCG sells out in five minutes

India vs Pakistan at MCG sells out in five minutes

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The allocations for the India vs Pakistan match were sold within five minutes of going on sale.

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Family, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.

Australia and New Zealand reap 843 mn dollars World Cup dividend

Australia and New Zealand reap 843 mn dollars World Cup dividend

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The economies of Australia and New Zealand benefited from A$1.1 billion ($843.59 million) in direct spending as a result of co-hosting the cricket World Cup earlier this year, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Australia sink to 10th lowest Ashes total, 39th overall in Tests

Australia sink to 10th lowest Ashes total, 39th overall in Tests

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Check out the lowest totals in Ashes history after England bowled Australia out for 60 in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

India tour Aus: Boxing Day Test to be moved out of MCG?

India tour Aus: Boxing Day Test to be moved out of MCG?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'In terms of Boxing Day, it's one of the most iconic events in the Australian sporting calendar, and we are working full steam ahead'

Virat Kohli on India's performance at the MCG

Virat Kohli on India's performance at the MCG

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Virat Kohli hailed the performance of the visitors on the first day of the ongoing second Test

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The tour will include a 14-day quarantine-cum-training period in Sydney starting November 12 for the Indians who will fly in after the IPL final on November 10.

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Australia make solid start to Boxing Day Test in rainy Melbourne

Curran credits IPL for big-match experience

Curran credits IPL for big-match experience

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Curran said that the pitch offered some great pace and bounce and his team were happy with the total they restricted Pakistan to.

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting advised star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to stop trying hard to rediscover their best and pushing themselves too hard and just focus on watching the ball and scoring runs.

Australia's rise from Ashes to draw big crowd

Australia's rise from Ashes to draw big crowd

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Australia's phoenix-like rise from Ashes oblivion at Perth teased a grateful nation with the smell of English blood and will draw a big crowd to Melbourne's sporting coliseum when the fourth Test starts on Sunday.