Boxing Day Test crowds confirmed for MCG clash between Australia and India

The Victorian Government says it expects a crowd of around 25,000 spectators will be able to attend each day’s play of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India at the MCG.

The State Government’s announcement follows Cricket Australia’s (CA) confirmation the traditional Boxing Day Test would be played in Melbourne at the MCG, as a morale-lifter for the Victorian capital, which has been hit so hard by COVID-19.

Crowd capacity will be confirmed closer to the match but the Victorian Government is hopeful it will be capped at around 25,000 spectators,…