Record Attendance at MCG for Boxing Day Test

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) set a new attendance record during the Boxing Day Test match between Australia and India, with over 350,700 fans attending over five days, surpassing the previous record of 350,534 from 1937. Cricket Australia's CEO, Nick Hockley, acknowledged the success of expanding the series to five Tests, noting it has attracted record crowds and surpassed the Ashes in viewership. Despite lower-than-expected turnout on Boxing Day due to high temperatures, subsequent days saw large crowds, with day five exceeding expectations. The excitement around Nitish Kumar Reddy’s century further amplified the vibrant atmosphere at the MCG. This record-breaking attendance underscores the strong cricketing ties between India and Australia and the passion of the fans for this rivalry.