Melbourne Cricket Ground Profile

Melbourne Cricket Ground shortly knows as MCG is one of the historic cricket venue located in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria. This famous venue has hosted many international sporting events including 1956 Summer Olympics, 2006 Commonwealth Games apart from cricket events. As far as cricket MCG has hosted 1992 Cricket world cup and will host the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.

It is listed in Australian National Heritage list on 26 December 2005 and is referred as “Spiritual Home of Australian Sport” within the state of Victoria. $610,000,000 has been spent in redevelopment of the stadium and seating capacity. With more than 100000 seating capacity, it is the 11th largest stadium in the world and the largest sporting venue in Australia. Member End and Great Southern Stand end are two ends of this venue. Flood lights were introduced in March 1985 and David Sandurski is the current curator of the cricket pitch.

Deol maiden hundred outshines Matthews' as India take series

Matthews' knock wasn't enough as West Indies were eventually bowled out for 238 in big chase

Champions Trophy 2025: Dubai to host all India matches, including the knockouts if India qualify

The final has been allocated to Lahore, but will be played in Dubai if India make the title round

Rohit doesn't want to 'complicate too many things' for Gill and Jaiswal

The India captain emphasised that the team management doesn't want to tamper with the batters' mindsets

Niki Prasad to lead India in Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025

It's almost the same squad that won the Asia Cup in Malaysia recently

Finch calls for Renegades move unless Marvel surface improves

The outfield for the ground's first game of the BBL season came in for significant criticism with the tournament boss saying it was "presented poorly"