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Master batsman Steve Smith ground out an unbeaten 77 Thursday as he zeroed in on yet another century, putting Australia in the driving seat after the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand. (Photo:Twitter)

Steve Smith eyes century as Australia seize control against New Zealand

In the Black Caps' first Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl.

26 Dec 2019 2:19 PM

Australia ended day one at 257/4 on Thursday against New Zealand in the ongoing Boxing Day Test here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Photo: ICC/ Twitter)

Boxing Day Test: Australia end day one at 257/4 against NZ

Steve Smith and Travis Head are still unbeaten at the individual scores of 77 and 25, respectively.

26 Dec 2019 12:48 PM

Facing a barrage of bouncers and yorkers in the ongoing Boxing Day Test against New Zealand, Australia's Matthew Wade ended up literally doing a famous 'Michael Jackson' move at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Photo:Twitter)

Matthew Wade just literally did a 'Michael Jackson move' at the MCG!

Wade came out to bat at the score of 144 and immediately faced Kiwi pacer Neil Wagner's barrage of bouncers.

26 Dec 2019 12:34 PM

Steve Smith on Thursday became the tenth highest scorer for Australia in the longest format of the game. (Photo:Twitter)

Steve Smith now tenth highest-scorer for Australia in Tests

Smith, who is currently unbeaten at the score of 72, surpassed Greg Chappell to become the tenth highest scorer for the team.

26 Dec 2019 11:55 AM

Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand, Australian players played cricket with their kids in the nets on Wednesday. (Photo:Twitter)

Australian cricketers play with their kids in nets ahead of Boxing Day Test

The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to Twitter and posted photos of Australian players playing with their kids.

26 Dec 2019 11:35 AM

Australia's Steve Smith and on-field umpire Nigel Llong were involved in a heated argument during the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Boxing Day Test: Steve Smith, umpire Nigel Llong argue over dead-ball rule

Smith was miffed after the umpire's decision to term the delivery of New Zealand paceman Neil Wagner as 'dead ball'.

26 Dec 2019 11:27 AM

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult made a remarkable return from injury as he clean bowled Australia's Joe Burns in the very first over of their innings in the Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here on Thursday. (Photo:Twitter)

Boxing Day Test: Trent Boult makes remarkable comeback against Australia

30-year-old Boult did not show any jitters and he ended up bowling a perfect inswinger to send Burns back to the pavilion.

26 Dec 2019 11:17 AM

Australia Thursday added Queensland's Mitchell Swepson to their squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Sydney, raising the prospect of playing two specialist spinners. (Photo:Twitter)

Australia add leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson to Sydney Test squad

The leg-spinner joined the side for preparation during the ongoing 2nd Test and will remain with them leading till the Sydney Test.

26 Dec 2019 10:51 AM

Marnus Labuschagne plundered a fifth consecutive half-century as Australia weathered some fine New Zealand bowling to reach 155 for three at tea on the opening day of the second Test on Thursday. (Photo:TWitter)

Marnus Labuschagne hits fifth straight 50 as Australia dig in

In the Black Caps' first Boxing Test, skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl on a cloudy morning.

26 Dec 2019 10:42 AM

New Zealand took the crucial wicket of David Warner just before lunch as Australia reached 67 for two at the break on the opening day of the second Test on Thursday. (Photo:Twitter)

New Zealand pacers strike twice to leave Australia reeling at 67-2

In the Black Caps' first Boxing Test, skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl on a cloudy morning.

26 Dec 2019 10:27 AM

Australia coach Justin Langer has said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) experience will help his Australian players to come up with better performances at the upcoming T20 World Cup next year. (Photo:AFP)

Justin Langer hopes for IPL 2020 stint to bear fruit for Australia at T20 World Cup

Last week, Australian players got the biggest attention from 8 IPL franchises. Pat Cummins had become the most expensive foreign player,

25 Dec 2019 7:08 PM

Ahead of the upcoming second Test against New Zealand, Australia skipper Tim Paine on Wednesday praised team-mate Pat Cummins and called him the 'best bowler' in the world right now. (Photo:AFP)

Pat Cummins clearly the 'best bowler' in world: Australia skipper Tim Paine

Paine also said that Cummins has the statistics to back it up. The Australian pacer is currently the number one ranked ICC Test bowler.

25 Dec 2019 5:22 PM

It's been a long time between Boxing Day Tests for Australia's closest cricketing neighbour, New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

Long time between Boxing Day tests for New Zealand vs Australia

New Zealand's last appearance on Dec. 26 in Melbourne was in 1987.

25 Dec 2019 11:02 AM

New Zealand made two changes Wednesday for the Boxing Day Test against Australia with fast bowler Trent Boult back from injury and Tom Blundell replacing Jeet Ravel at the top of the order. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand make two changes for Boxing Day Test

The dangerous Boult missed the first Test in Perth with a rib injury that also kept him out of their final clash against England.

25 Dec 2019 10:54 AM

Queensland quick Michael Neser looks set to make his test debut against New Zealand on Thursday with Australia considering an unconventional five-man attack for the Boxing Day test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Photo:Twitter)

Australia to include Michael Neser in five pacer line-up

The hosts are wary of the surface at MCG where bowlers had to really toil for any success in recent times.

25 Dec 2019 10:32 AM

Heading into the second Test against New Zealand, Australia skipper Steve Smith said he is expecting shorts balls to be bowled at him and is preparing for it. (Photo: AP)

Steve Smith preparing for short balls ahead of second Test against New Zealand

Smith failed to shine in the first Test as Neil Wagner got hold of him in both innings with short balls.

24 Dec 2019 8:30 PM

Australia's coach Justin Langer on Tuesday brushed off opener David Warner's injury concerns and said that the batsman is raring to go for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

David Warner ready for Boxing Day Test: Justin Langer

Warner had to suffer a blow on his left hand during a net session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday.

24 Dec 2019 10:27 AM

Keeping the T20I World Cup in mind, Australia's Glenn Maxwell said he will do everything he can to secure his spot in the team. (Photo:AFP)

Glenn Maxwell eyes 2020 T20I World Cup, says he will do everything to seal his place

Maxwell recently took a short break from the game to cope with mental health issues.

22 Dec 2019 1:37 PM

Australia's Aaron Finch feels that Shaun Marsh is the most 'underrated' T20 player in the world. (Photo:AFP)

Aaron Finch terms Shaun Marsh as most underrated T20I player

Marsh will be playing alongside Finch in the Big Bash League (BBL) for Melbourne Renegades.

19 Dec 2019 8:22 AM

Cricket Australia boss Kevin Roberts has urged Melbourne Cricket Ground staff not to 'overreact' to the abandonment of a domestic match due to a dangerous pitch by producing a flat wicket for next week’s Boxing Day test against New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

Australia boss tells MCG not to play too safe with pitch

A Sheffield Shield match at the MCG was halted last week because of a dangerous surface.

19 Dec 2019 8:15 AM

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