On the occasion of the completion of 150 years of Test cricket, the world's oldest cricket country will be a match day-night match between Australia and England. The only Test match will be played from March 11 to 15, 2027 at the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Cricket Australia has announced that in celebration of 150 years of men's Test cricket, the Test match will be played with a Pink ball. The first Test of 1877 and the 1977 Test, which completes 100 years of Test cricket, was played with a red ball at MCG.
Todd Greenberg, CEO of Cricket Australia, said, 'This opportunity will boost the development of the game. MCG will celebrate 150 years of Test cricket. The day-night test will increase its enthusiasm. '
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This match will not be part of WTC This will not be part of the Australia-England Match World Test Championship (WTC), but it will be one of the 12 Test matches in the 2027 session, including 3 in Sri Lanka, 3 against New Zealand and 5 Tests in India. This year, the Australian team will travel to England for the Ashes and then participate in the ODI World Cup in South Africa at the end of the year.
Former CEO Nick Hawkley informed 7 months ago This information was provided by Cricket Australia's former CEO Nick Hawkly in September 7 months ago. He said, 'March 2027 will celebrate the 150th anniversary Test cricket format at MCG, which is one of the world's greatest sports. We are eager to organize England on this historic occasion. '
Hawkley said: 'We are delighted to announce a long -term hosting deal, which protects places for some wonderful cricket matches over the next seven years. This schedule ensures that the best cricket will be played in the best places in the right time across the country. '
Cricket Australia announced a historic match with this post.
The match was held even after 100 years of completion, Australia won Even after the completion of 100 years of the Test, a Test match was played on the same ground between the two teams. Australia won the match in 1977 by 45 runs. Australia also won the first Test match in 1877 by 45 runs.
The oldest series of cricket, Ashes, is also played between these two countries.
The first test of the season will be held in Perth According to this agreement for the 2030-31 season, Boxing Day Test will be held in Melbourne for the next 7 years. Not only that, the New Year Test will be played in Sydney. The previous Christmas Test match will be held in Adelaide, while the first Test of the season will be held in Perth, though Perth has signed a contract for the next three years.
It also means that next year's Ashes will be held in Perth instead of traditional Gaba, Brisbane grounds. Construction work is underway at Gabba Stadium in view of the 2032 Olympics and there will be very few test matches during this period.
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