The only time since 1980 that a Test match has not started on Boxing Day at the MCG was in 1989, when a One-Day International between Australia and Sri Lanka was played instead.

Boxing Day, observed annually on December 26, is a public holiday in several Commonwealth nations, including Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand.

Match of the Day, the BBC’s flagship football highlights programme, will be presented by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan from next season, the broadcaster has confirmed.

Boxing Day's Sporting Significance The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) hosts a home Test match of the Australian team every year with the first day on Boxing Day where close to 1,00,000 people attend.

Gary Lineker signs off his final Match of the Day appearance by thanking his colleagues and viewers after 25 years of presenting the show.

The five most memorable Boxing Day Test moments, picked by an MCG historian Warne, Lillee and Hayden are just some of the Aussie cricketing greats to make their mark on Boxing Day Tests.

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright is stepping back from his role as a pundit on BBC’s Match of the Day programme at the end of this season. Wright cited wanting “to do a few more different ...

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.

Ahead of a BBC One special on Friday at 22:35 BST to mark 50 years of Match of the Day, we look at some facts about the famous show.