Australia-England 150th anniversary test to be played under lights at MCG
Australia's clash with England to mark the 150th anniversary of the first test match will be played as a day-nighter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2027, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.
The Australia vs England 150th anniversary Test will be a MCG day-night Test match 2027, celebrating 150 years since the first Test match. Played under lights from March 11-15, it marks a milestone in historic cricket matches at MCG and ensures a wider audience can attend this special event.
The MCG hosted the first test ever played in 1877 and the centenary match between Australia and England 100 years later. The hosts won both matches by 45 runs. The 150th
"(It) will be one of the great cricket events and playing under lights will be a fantastic way to celebrate both our game's rich heritage and test cricket's modern evolution," Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said in a statement.
"It will also help ensure more people are able to attend and watch what will be a fantastic occasion."
England also tour Australia for a five-test Ashes series later this year.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
