That historic battle of Ashes, will England be able to save its honor on the ground of Melbourne? Know every detail of Day 1

News India Live, Digital Desk: It is the month of December, the date is 26th and there is the lush green pitch of Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in front of you… what could be a bigger ‘Christmas treat’ than this for a cricket fan? starts today Fourth test of Ashes serieswhich the whole world knows as ‘Boxing Day Test’. Australia and England are two such old rivals whose battle on the field is not only about victory and defeat, but also about ‘respect’ and ‘dignity’.

This morning, when the players stepped onto the Melbourne field, the noise of more than 90 thousand spectators was awe-inspiring. This era of Ashes has always been special, but this historic ground of Melbourne makes this match even bigger.

Pitch mood and start of play
When the coin was tossed in the morning, everyone’s heartbeats had stopped. It is said about the Melbourne pitch that the first few hours here are no less than ‘heaven’ for fast bowlers. Both teams looked desperate to take advantage of the light grass and cool breeze present on the pitch. While the England team is hoping to turn the tables in the last Test matches, the Australian team is trying to tighten its grip even further.

Battle for honor for England
For the England players, this is not just a test match, but an opportunity to regain the lost confidence which has been slightly shaken due to the previous defeats. Getting back to the Ashes is like climbing a mountain, and the mental pressure that this Melbourne crowd puts on the opposition team is no mean feat to deal with. On the other hand, Pat Cummins and his team are in no mood to show any laxity on their home soil.

Craze of fans: Mahakumbh of cricket
To be honest, the real hero of the Boxing Day Test is the people there. People come from far and wide not just to watch a match but to feel the atmosphere. This live match of Australia vs England is not limited to just statistics and records, it is a game of emotions. Every single hit on the field, every boundary and that happiness after the wicket… such true color of cricket is visible only in the Ashes.

The first day of the match always decides in which direction these five days will go. Will England’s batsmen be able to withstand the challenges of Melbourne or will the Kangaroo bowlers once again dominate? Updates will keep coming and going, but the thrill of this match is felt not only on the screen but also in the heartbeats.

If you are also a cricket fan like us, then don’t miss this battle of Melbourne!