The fourth Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series is scheduled to commence in Melbourne on Friday, December 26th.
Play is anticipated to begin at 10:00 local time, translating to 23:30 GMT for viewers in the United Kingdom on Christmas Day.
This highly anticipated match will unfold just six days after the conclusion of the third Test held in Adelaide.
Hosting a Test match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on boxing Day is a cherished annual tradition, with its roots tracing back to the inaugural contest between Australia and West Indies in 1968.
As 1974, the MCG has been the stage for eleven Ashes tests, witnessing five Australian victories, four English triumphs, and two drawn encounters.
Alastair Cook etched his name into the record books in 2017 with a remarkable 244 not out, standing as the highest individual score achieved by a visiting batsman at the MCG.