Ashes batters run for cover on manic day 1 in Melbourne
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Josh Tongue takes five-wicket haul, which includes bowling Steve Smiths middle stump, as England torpedo Australia for 152 at MCG; tourists then skittled for 110 inside 30 overs to trail by 42 on first innings;
Cricket Australia is desperately hoping a “shocker” MCG pitch flattens out after a madcap 20 wicket Boxing Day left the governing body staring at a fresh multi-million dollar hit.
Australia is already batting for a second time and holds a 46-run lead after a wild day of cricket at the MCG.
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The iconic venue will also host the historic one-off day-night Test match between arch-rivals Australia and England.
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad was left unhappy with the pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after the first day of the Boxing D.
Pat Cummins, sidelined from the Ashes with a back injury, targets full recovery and a comeback at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, focusing on workload management after his Adelaide Test return.
After a bowling blitz left England and Australia’s batters in disarray on day one of the Boxing Day Test, attention quickly shifted to the MCG pitch and whether ground staff had pulled the right reins.
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