Since 1980, there has been a Boxing Day Test every year, except 1989. South Africa were the visitors in 2022, with England, India and New Zealand visiting prior to that.

But with growing popularity, Cricket Australia made it mandatory in 1980 to host one Boxing Day Test match against one a touring side during the summer in Melbourne.

He added the Boxing Day Test was formalised by the Australian Cricket Board in 1980. The MCC Library is open to MCC members and guests throughout the Boxing Day Test, and on other days, to anyone ...

Hence, New Zealand restored the Boxing Day Test match for their draw with Australia in 1980. Ratings were high, even though crowds were relatively low (only 28,671 for Boxing Day) – enough to ...

Discover the history of the Boxing Day Test, its significance, India's record at the MCG, and a preview of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 match.