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The Boxing Day Test is an annual cricket match beginning on December 26, the day after Christmas. Traditionally hosted at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), it is one of cricket’s most iconic fixtures. While the tradition began in Australia, Boxing Day Tests are also celebrated in other cricket-playing nations like South Africa and New Zealand. The term “Boxing Day” originates from a tradition where gift boxes were opened in churches the day after Christmas, making it a festive occasion. Australia’s Boxing Day Test Journey Australia’s record in Boxing Day Tests highlights their dominance on home soil. Having played 29 matches,…

A Boxing Day Test match is quite a significant affair in international cricket. It is this one match that millions of cricket fans across the world look forward to. But what exactly is a Boxing Day Test match? What is the history? And how does India fare? In this article, we’ll look at the history of Boxing Day Tests and India’s record. Read Also: India vs Australia Pink Ball Test Match Records What is a Boxing Day Test Match? A Boxing Day Test match is the one that starts the day after Christmas every year. That means a Test match…

With the WTC 2023-25 cycle entering its final stages, the race to grab the first two spots has become intense. Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka are still in contention for the top two finishes apart from India. But after suffering a 0-3 whitewash at the hands of New Zealand at home, India’s road to the World Test Championship 2025 Final has become tough. So, that leaves us wondering how India can qualify for the WTC 2025 final. How can India qualify for WTC 2025 final? India were sitting comfortably at the top in the WTC 2023-25 points…

SHA vs EMB Dream11 Team Prediction for Emirates D10 2024 1st Semifinal Preview: It is time for the knockout stage in the ongoing Emirates D10 2024 to get underway. The top four teams will play in the semifinals of the tournament, and the two teams that win the semis will advance to the grand finale. The first semifinal is slated to take place between Sharjah and Emirates Blue. This match is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM on Monday, December 30. This clash will be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Sharjah finished at the top of the points table. They…

The schedule for a brand new season of the (BPL) Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 is out. The 11th edition of the BPL will take place between December 2024 and February 2025. Defending champions Fortune Barishal will take on Durbar Rajshahi in the opening clash on December 30. The T20 league will see 46 matches in total, including four playoff games. There are seven participating teams, with Chittagong Kings, Dhaka Capitals, Khulna Tigers, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Strikers being the others. The BPL 2024-25 follows a double round-robin format, with teams playing against each other twice. Dhaka, Sylhet, and Chattogram will…

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s rise to the top has been nothing short of a fairytale. The left-hander has put in hard work honing his skills and carved a place in the senior Indian team at an early age. But before that, Jaiswal plundered a lot of runs in the domestic circuit, which resulted in Rajasthan Royals (RR) taking him under their wings in the IPL. He has now become their enforcer at the top with the bat in the cash-rich league, dishing out remarkable performances as an opener. With each passing season, Jaiswal’s stature has been growing steadily in the IPL. Here…

FBA vs DBR Dream11 Team Prediction for Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 Match 1 Preview: The 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League is all set to begin. The opening game will be played on December 30 (Monday). It will start with seven teams playing in the round-robin format. The top four teams will make it to the playoffs, while the top two will be in the qualifiers. Fortune Barishal won the last season, beating Comilla Victorians in the final. Hence, the defending champion will be part of the tournament’s opener. They will face Durbur Rajshahi at the Shree Bangla National…

Steve Smith is among the best batters in this era. And he often proves this by showing his hunger for scoring runs and getting those bigger knocks. Smith brings out his absolute best when he is up against India, whether in Australia or India. He has displayed great temperament against both pace and spin, tackling the challenge on the bouncy Australian wickets and India’s turning tracks. Thanks to his exceptional batting skills, Smith has been able to score centuries against India with ease. During the 2024 Boxing Day Test, the Aussie batter brought up his 11th Test ton against India,…

In a heartbreaking moment, Yashavi Jaiswal was given caught out despite the snicko meter not showing any clear edge between bat and ball during the ongoing Melbourne Test. That close call has left India and the fans in a lurch. Snicko Shows No Edge; Third Umpire Sees a Deflection The incident happened on the fifth ball of the 71st over bowled by Australian captain Pat Cummins. He bowled a short delivery down the leg side, which Jaiswal tried to pull. Third Umpire giving the decision on Yashasvi Jaiswal.#jaiswal #uccricket #BGT #BGT24 #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/9sJ8BNHXds— Uc Cricket (@uccricketlive) December 30, 2024 But…

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the use of HotSpot technology in cricket over the years. When proposing the Decision Review System (DRS), HotSpot was justified as a tool that could confirm or refute contact between the ball and the bat or any player. However, it has been banned in most cricket games today, even the one played in India. This article attempts to examine the technology called HotSpot, the way it is applied and the reasons for its abandonment in the major cricket playing nations. What is HotSpot Technology? The technology uses an infrared camera to create…