Former Australian spinner Shane Warne has asked for the Boxing Day Test against India later this year to be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), after there were reports suggesting that Cricket Australia was looking for other venues due to the COVID-19 restrictions in the city.
Shane Warne said that the Boxing Day Test is the biggest day in the Australian sporting calendar and therefore the marquee event should be held at the iconic venue like it has been in the past.
“Cricket is the 2nd biggest sport in the world behind soccer (fact) & the biggest day on the Aust sporting calendar is the Boxing Day test. We must try & do everything possible to keep it at the MCG this year. FYI- The Melb Cup & the AFL GF are the next biggest events in Aust!” Warne tweeted.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground has traditionally hosted the Boxing Day Test that begins on December 26 every year, but due to the high prevalence of Covid-19 cases in Melbourne and the restrictions that have been implemented here, there are some doubts whether it would be possible to do so, this year.
Cricket Australia is said to be looking at other options, including Perth.
Cricket Australia is set to announce the schedule for India’s tour of Australia, which will include 3 T20I, 3 ODIs and 4 Tests, in the coming few days.
