Melbourne Cricket Ground

Sports stadium in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known locally as The 'G, is a sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria. Founded and managed by the Melbourne Cricket Club, it is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, the 11th largest globally, and the second-largest cricket arena by capacity. The MCG is within walking distance of the Melbourne CBD and is served by Richmond and Jolimont railway stations, as well as the route 70, 75 and 48 trams. It is adjacent to Melbourne Park and is an integral part of the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct.

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MCG to host Australia v England 150th anniversary Test Australia plan to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first-ever Test match by playing England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2027. BBC Sport - Published on August 18, 2024
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T20 World Cup: Ireland v Afghanistan match delayed by rain The start of the Men's T20 World Cup match between Ireland and Afghanistan is delayed because of rain at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. BBC Sport - Published on October 28, 2022
T20 World Cup: Amazing finale as India beat Pakistan Watch the extraordinary finish to India's thrilling four-wicket victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. BBC Sport - Published on October 23, 2022
T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli takes India to incredible victory over Pakistan A Virat Kohli-inspired India beat rivals Pakistan in an extraordinary finish to a Men's T20 World Cup classic at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. BBC Sport - Published on October 23, 2022

T20 Word Cup - India v Pakistan: Virat Kohli hits three fours in crucial over Virat Kohli hits three fours in the 18th over to swing momentum India's way in a thrilling T20 World Cup match against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. BBC Sport - Published on October 23, 2022
T20 World Cup: India's Arshdeep removes both Pakistan openers cheaply Arshdeep Singh dismisses Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to put India on top at the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. BBC Sport - Published on October 23, 2022
Stars of showbiz, sport and 50,000 fans to say goodbye to cricket legend Shane Warne Stars of sport and showbiz - as well as more than 50,000 spectators - will pay tribute to cricket legend Shane Warne at his state memorial today, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Sky News - Published on March 30, 2022
Shane Warne: Minute's silence held & MCG stand to be renamed after iconic cricketer's death Tributes pour in for cricketing great Shane Warne, who died on Friday, with a stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to be named after him and a minute's silence held before Australia men and women's.. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2022

Ashes: Australia thrash feeble England to retain Ashes at Melbourne England surrender the Ashes on the morning of the third day of the third Test as Australia crush them by an innings and 14 runs at the MCG. BBC Sport - Published on December 28, 2021
England lose four wickets in final hour as Australia close in on Ashes victory A disastrous final hour ruined what had been England's best day of this Ashes series so far as Australia closed in on victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Sky News - Published on December 27, 2021
The Ashes: England given all-clear after Covid scare England's players are given the all-clear to travel to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for day two of the third Ashes Test after a Covid-19 scare. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2021	Ashes: England-Australia Melbourne Test - tourists make four changes for Boxing Day Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow are among four changes made by England for the must-win third Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. BBC Sport - Published on December 25, 2021