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ICC makes judgment on MCG wicket after two-day Test

The MCG wicket has been deemed the worst for any Test worldwide in almost two years, as Australia coach Andrew McDonald urged curators to retain their autonomy.

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MCG pitch is easy scapegoat but sloppy cricket is to blame for early Ashes finishes

While the Melbourne curator had to face the media and say sorry, some of the players owe him an apology in return

The Guardian - UK

Root backs McCullum after MCG win but Stokes needs support from system

Batter says changing management would be ‘silly’ but questions remain over whether the current setup is producing the best players

The Guardian - UK

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'State of shock': MCC backs curator after two-day Test

MCC boss Stuart Fox has staunchly defended chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finished within two days.

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How MCG will look to recreate Boxing Day Test 'epic'

Replicating one of the best Tests in Australia this century will be tough to do, but Melbourne Cricket Club curator Matt Page is up for the challenge.

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Champions put on a show at eventful Brands Hatch Mini Festival

Past champions came to the fore in the Mini Miglia triple-header at last weekend’s annual Mini Festival at Brands Hatch as Kane Astin, Ian Curley and Aaron Smith shared the race wins between them in a trio of typically entertaining races.

Autosport

Boxing Day Test: Why Team India got 'inferior' practice pitches at MCG

MELBOURNE: MCG curator Matt Page on Monday fended off allegations of having provided inferior practice pitches to India ahead of the Boxing Day Test, saying that it was "standard procedure" to provide fresh pitches only three days in advance of a Test.

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MCG curator expects Bumrah will enjoy Boxing Day wicket

The MCG's efforts to create more bowler-friendly Boxing Day Test pitches should find support from Jasprit Bumrah.

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IND vs AUS 4th Test: MCG curator reveals what to expect from the pitch in Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: The five-match series is currently tied at 1-1, with both India and Australia aiming to gain a crucial advantage as they head into the fourth Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting December 26.

The Times of India

Dream The Electric Sleep's Matt Page announces new solo album

Matt Page will release his latest solo album Apocalypse Garden in March

Louder

Unpredictable Perth pitch won't influence MCG's plans

MCG head curator Matt Page insists he will not change his preparation for the Boxing Day Test despite the Optus Stadium pitch rapidly deteriorating last week.

AAP

Strong winds end Matt Page's North Coast 500 attempt while up on Mark Beaumont's sub-29 hour record

The Welshman was 21 hours into the 500-mile attempt when he climbed off on Monday evening

Cycling Weekly

Giro d'Italia live: Italian champion Filippo Zana wins stage 18 as Geraint Thomas withstands Primoz Roglič attack; João Almeida suffers and slips to third on GC; Canadian cyclist hits bear and survives; London cycling safety improving, according to stats

All the updates from the first of three tough days in the Italian mountains

Cycling Weekly

Alice Springs tow truck driver says he feels 'no hate' towards attackers, despite losing sight in rock assault

Matt Page hopes he can continue his dream job as a tow truck driver, despite losing sight in his left eye following a random rock attack.

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