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More than 20,000 New Zealand fans are expected to throng the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday to watch their side play their first test at the iconic ground since 1987 when they face Australia in the second match of the three-game series. (Photo:AFP)

20,000 plus New Zealand fans to fill vacant MCG seats for Boxing day Test

Cricket Australia said last week more than 16,000 tickets had been sold to New Zealanders based in Australia.

24 Dec 2019 3:21 PM

Pat Cummins revealed that his girlfriend said that the couple can now buy a couple of dog toys now. (Photo: Twitter/ KKR)

Pat Cummins' girlfriend wants to buy dog toys with his hefty IPL pay cheque

On December 19, Pat Cummins was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a whopping INR 15.5 crore

24 Dec 2019 2:16 PM

Australia's coach Justin Langer on Tuesday brushed off opener David Warner's injury concerns and said that the batsman is raring to go for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

David Warner ready for Boxing Day Test: Justin Langer

Warner had to suffer a blow on his left hand during a net session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday.

24 Dec 2019 10:27 AM

Wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named captain of Cricket Australia's (CA) ODI team of the decade. (Photo:AFP)

Cricket Australia names Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its captain of the decade

CA announced the ODI team of the year on Tuesday and the lineup features three Indian players.

24 Dec 2019 10:18 AM

New Zealand received a boost on Monday with Trent Boult appearing to be back to full fitness from a rib injury as he bowled against his own team mates in a warm-up match ahead of the second test against Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Trent Boult says he fit and ready to rock Australia

The left-arm pace spearhead missed the 296-run first test loss to Tim Paine’s side in Perth after sustaining the injury in previous series.

24 Dec 2019 9:38 AM

When asked about a social media post of Thunberg related to the bushfires, Morrison said that he would remain focused on Australia’s interests. (Photo: AP)

Morrison rejects Thunberg’s comments linking Australian bushfires with climate change

Without directly referring to Greta, Morrison remained committed to his defence of balancing climate concerns with the national economy.

23 Dec 2019 5:56 PM

Australia Test bowler Peter Siddle was treated for smoke inhalation after a Big Bash League match in Canberra was abandoned at the weekend because of toxic bushfire haze. (Photo: Twitter/ Peter Siddle)

Australia bowler Peter`Siddle treated for bushfire smoke inhalation

but players were forced off with the Thunder 40-1 after four overs when the field was enveloped in a thick soup of smoke in a BBL Match.

23 Dec 2019 3:52 PM

Wicket-keeper batsman Tom Blundell will open in the second Test against Australia on Boxing Day in Melbourne as New Zealand confirmed on Sunday. With this decision, opener Jeet Raval is set to be dropped from the second Test of the three-match series. (Photo:AFP/Twitter)

Tom Blundell to replace Jeet Raval in Boxing Day Test

The 29-year-old has played two Tests and scored 136 runs with an unbeaten century on debut as wicketkeeper.

22 Dec 2019 12:02 PM

New Zealand and Cricket Victoria have decided to cancel the opening day of their two-day warmup match ahead of the Boxing Day test against Australia due to extreme heat forecast for Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Heat forces New Zealand to cancel warm-up game ahead of Boxing day Test

New Zealand coach Gary Stead confirmed his team would rest on Friday with temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius.

19 Dec 2019 10:06 AM

Australia's Aaron Finch feels that Shaun Marsh is the most 'underrated' T20 player in the world. (Photo:AFP)

Aaron Finch terms Shaun Marsh as most underrated T20I player

Marsh will be playing alongside Finch in the Big Bash League (BBL) for Melbourne Renegades.

19 Dec 2019 8:22 AM

Cricket Australia boss Kevin Roberts has urged Melbourne Cricket Ground staff not to 'overreact' to the abandonment of a domestic match due to a dangerous pitch by producing a flat wicket for next week’s Boxing Day test against New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

Australia boss tells MCG not to play too safe with pitch

A Sheffield Shield match at the MCG was halted last week because of a dangerous surface.

19 Dec 2019 8:15 AM

New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult says he is 'ticking all the right boxes' in his rehab as he looks to return for the Boxing Day test against Australia. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand quick Trent Boult on track for 'dream' Boxing Day test

Boult was ruled out of the opener of the three-match series at Perth Stadium with a rib injury.

18 Dec 2019 11:44 AM

Australia's limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch has backed all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to make a comeback to the national team soon, saying that a 'three-dimensional' cricketer like him can't be kept out for long. (Photo:AP)

Glenn Maxwell is three-dimensional player, will return to squad soon: Aaron Finch

Facing mental health issues, Maxwell took a short break in October this year but recently made himself available for the tour of India.

18 Dec 2019 11:35 AM

Australia's Peter Siddle has been named as the replacement of Josh Hazlewood for the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand in Melbourne. (Photo:Twitter/AP)

Peter Siddle replaces Josh Hazlewood for Boxing Day Test against New Zealand

Hazlewood was on Sunday ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand due to a hamstring tear.

17 Dec 2019 3:30 PM

Australia captain Tim Paine says he is encouraged by his emerging team’s ruthless streak after the hosts crushed New Zealand on the fourth day to secure a commanding 296-run victory in the first test on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Tim Paine encouraged by Australia's ruthless streak

A rejuvenated Australia won their third straight test of the home season since retaining the Ashes in England and stretched their run.

16 Dec 2019 3:45 PM

Despite facing a massive defeat at the hands of Australia, New Zealand coach Gary Stead said that getting Steve Smith out early in both the innings was a good thing. (Photo:AFP)

Getting Steve Smith out early is a good thing: Gary Stead

Although Smith scored 43 and 16 in the first and second innings respectively, Neil Wagner had dismissed Smith in both the innings.

16 Dec 2019 2:24 PM

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said there was nothing untoward in the bumper barrage New Zealand served up in the first Test in Perth, and he expects more of the same. Australia's Matthew Wade ducks under a short ball from New Zealand's Neil Wagner during play in their cricket test in Perth, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Photo:AP/PTI)

'Embrace it': Nathan Lyon unfazed by Kiwi pacers' Bodyline-like bouncer barrage

After Australia's win, captain Tim Paine said the Black Caps' liberal use of short-pitched bowling had a Bodyline feel to it.

16 Dec 2019 2:13 PM

New Zealand quick Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the remaining two tests against Australia, but the embattled tourists are confident spearhead Trent Boult will be fit to provide a spark in the pivotal Boxing Day test. (Photo:AFP)

As Lockie Ferguson goes out, NZ hope Trent Boult comes in for 2nd Test vs Aus

The hapless Black Caps struggled against an in-form Australia in the 1st test and were blown away by 296 runs inside 4 days.

16 Dec 2019 2:01 PM

Peter Siddle could be in for a surprise recall for the Boxing Day test against New Zealand as Australia considers deploying a five-pronged attack on what is expected to be a benign Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch. (Photo:AP)

Peter Siddle to get surprise call for second Test against New Zealand

Australia dominated the series-opener with a commanding 296-run victory inside four days, despite losing Josh Hazlewood.

16 Dec 2019 1:41 PM

After a massive victory over New Zealand, Australia skipper Tim Paine feels that his team is moving in the right direction. (Photo:AFP)

We are moving in the right direction: Tim Paine after victory over New Zealand

Australia thrashed New Zealand by 296 runs in the first Test on Sunday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series.

16 Dec 2019 1:31 PM

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