Indian cricket team is now in Australia. They are taking hard preparation ahead of the 1st test which will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 26 December. India vs Australia 1st Test will begin 10:30 local (23:30 GMT). This cricket ground is one of the oldest and biggest cricket ground in Australia. This ground has richest record. Actually, it is thought a lucky venue for host team. Do you know why? If you want to get the answer then read the post till end.
1. Melbourne Cricket Ground is called shortly MCG ground.
2. It was established in 1854.
3. It holds the record for the highest lighting tower at any sporting venue.
4. Australia team has played 87 Test matches since 2000 in this venue where they got win in 66 matches 75.86 winning percentage. They have lost only 10 Test matches and drawn 11.
5. India who could never beat Australia in a Test series in their home soil have played 81 test matches where they got win 31 for a winning percentage of 38.27. They have lost 22 and drawn 28 Tests.
6. No doubt, it is an important for ‘famous five’ Sachin, Sourav, Dravid, V.V.S. Laxman and new captain Anil Kumble.
7. It is the first tour to Australia for captain Anil Kumble.
8. May be it is the last tour of Australia for most of the senior players.
Kumble took 24 wickets in three Tests to emerge as the highest wicket-taker on either side.
9. India team has not better Test record in away series where Australia team is better than them. Since Jan 1, 2000, Australia has played 41 away matches where they got win 29 for a winning percentage of 70.73. They have lost a mere eight matches and drawn four.
10. India, on the other hand, have played more matches than Australia, 46, and emerged victorious in 16 of them for a winning percentage of 34.78. They have lost 15 matches and drawn 15.
11. First time Australian opener Adam Gilchrist will appear with pink gloves in the first Test against India at the MCG to raise awareness for the breast cancer research.
After finish reading, you can realize that there is vast difference between the winning percentages of the two teams. India’s new Test captain Anil Kumble is still determined to play well as they have got win against arch rivals Pakistan team after 27 years in their home ground. So, Indian players can make any new record in Aussies soil.
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