With the Women's T20 World Cup 100 days away, it's remarkable how much coverage and support for the sport has grown since 2009.But 100 days out from the March 8 final, it proves how far the game has come to think it is an achievable goal.
Cricket Australia have attempted to allay fears over the MCG pitch after play was abandoned on day one of the Sheffield Shield match at the venue. With the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand less than three weeks away, Cricket Australia released a statement playing down concerns over the
Cricket Australia is confident of preparations for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG , where 10 days ago a Sheffield Shield match had to be called off due to a dangerous pitch .
Cricket Australia officials have attempted to allay fears over the MCG pitch after play was abandoned on day one of the Sheffield Shield match at the venue.
© Getty ImagesVictoria had earlier won the toss and bowled, with Western Australia 3/89 in the 40th over.
Shaun Marsh was hit by a sharply rising Peter Siddle delivery, before Marcus Stoinis copped the same from Andrew Fekete.
Umpires called a stop to play, requesting the groundstaff roll the wicket before deciding to abandon play following another inspection.
The State Government's announcement follows Cricket Australia 's (CA) confirmation the traditional Boxing Day Test would be played in Melbourne at the MCG , as a morale-lifter for the Victorian capital, which has been hit so hard by COVID-19. Crowd capacity will be confirmed closer to the match but
The MCG pitch has provided several years of dull draws and even an abandoned match due to safety concerns , but curators say removing the concrete slab underneath the pitch will rectify the Curator Les Burdett said he could all but guarantee this year's Boxing Day Test was one to watch.
Fair to say there was a bit happening in the first session, including this ball which spat up at Marsh from Siddle #VICvWA #SheffieldShield pic.twitter.com/1F84jagdbd
— Victorian Cricket Team (@VicStateCricket) December 7, 2019
Not long ago the MCG was called lifeless.
Now, it’s beyond dangerous.
Should we be concerned with the Boxing Day Test only a few weeks away?#SheffieldShield #VICvWA #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/m9J9qVmgWq
— Sporting News Australia (@sportingnewsau) December 7, 2019
With the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand less than three weeks away, Cricket Australia released a statement playing down concerns over the wicket at the iconic ground.
CA's head of cricket operations Peter Roach pointed out that a different pitch would be used for the clash with the Black Caps.
Cricket fans have flooded social media to condemn the MCG pitch for the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India. These players could turn into some of the best performing players on your fantasy team - without needing a high draft pick to get them.
Just three weeks ahead of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and New Zealand, play was suspended indefinitely on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Western Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.
"We’re very disappointed at today’s play being abandoned in the Marsh Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Western Australia," Roach said.
"But we also acknowledge that there have been two previous Shield matches at the MCG this season without incident.
"Matt Page and the MCG groundstaff have more than two weeks to ensure the Test surface, which is a different pitch strip to the one being used in this match, is of international standard.
"We will seek to better understand the issues that resulted in variable bounce at the MCG on Saturday. We will also work closely with MCG groundstaff in the lead up to the Test match."
The pitch in Melbourne has come under plenty of fire in recent years, with the strip used for the 2017 Boxing Day Test being graded as 'poor' by the ICC.
Despite much talk in the build up, similar criticisms were aired during last year's match against India.
Pitch condition raises concerns ahead of Boxing Day Test. The pitch situation presents a real concern for MCG management less than three weeks out from the Boxing Day Test. Cricket Australia head of cricket operations Peter Roach said the pitch being used in the Shield match was
The opening day of the Boxing Day Test drew more than 88,000 spectators last week, despite The ICC has given the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch a poor rating for last week's drawn Ashes Test But in his report, Madugalle outlined the concerns of the match officials over the performance of the
Expect that pre-game focus on the wicket to ramp up again over the next few weeks following Saturday's debacle.
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Josh Hazlewood in doubt for Boxing Day test .
The Australian quick bowler has been ruled out of the remainder of the first test in Perth.Hazlewood pulled up lame when running in to bowl on Friday night against New Zealand, and immediately limped from the field.
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Cricket Australia have attempted to allay fears over the MCG pitch after play was abandoned on day one of the Sheffield Shield match at the venue. With the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand less than three weeks away, Cricket Australia released a statement playing down concerns over the www.sportingnews.com
Cricket Australia confident about MCG pitch for Boxing DayCricket Australia is confident of preparations for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG , where 10 days ago a Sheffield Shield match had to be called off due to a dangerous pitch . www.cricbuzz.com
Boxing Day Test crowds confirmed for MCG clash between AustraliaThe State Government's announcement follows Cricket Australia 's (CA) confirmation the traditional Boxing Day Test would be played in Melbourne at the MCG , as a morale-lifter for the Victorian capital, which has been hit so hard by COVID-19. Crowd capacity will be confirmed closer to the match but www.abc.net.au
MCG pitch changes will ensure Boxing Day Test is one to watchThe MCG pitch has provided several years of dull draws and even an abandoned match due to safety concerns , but curators say removing the concrete slab underneath the pitch will rectify the Curator Les Burdett said he could all but guarantee this year's Boxing Day Test was one to watch.
Australia -India third cricket Test: Fans angry over 'lifeless' MCG pitchCricket fans have flooded social media to condemn the MCG pitch for the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India. These players could turn into some of the best performing players on your fantasy team - without needing a high draft pick to get them.
Australia allay Boxing Day pitch fears at 'dangerous' MCG - SportsJust three weeks ahead of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and New Zealand, play was suspended indefinitely on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Western Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Dangerous MCG pitch forces play to be abandoned in | The GuardianPitch condition raises concerns ahead of Boxing Day Test. The pitch situation presents a real concern for MCG management less than three weeks out from the Boxing Day Test. Cricket Australia head of cricket operations Peter Roach said the pitch being used in the Shield match was
ICC comes down hard on Cricket Australia for 'poor' MCG pitchThe opening day of the Boxing Day Test drew more than 88,000 spectators last week, despite The ICC has given the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch a poor rating for last week's drawn Ashes Test But in his report, Madugalle outlined the concerns of the match officials over the performance of the
With the Women's T20 World Cup 100 days away, it's remarkable how much coverage and support for the sport has grown since 2009.But 100 days out from the March 8 final, it proves how far the game has come to think it is an achievable goal. 
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