Australian Cricket

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of Australia's most significant sporting stadiums, and is a place that Australians associate with some of the greatest moments in Australian sporting history. Dating back to September 1853, when the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) was granted a new site for a ground in the Government Paddock, the MCG has been the scene of many important events, as well as many 'firsts' in Australian sporting history. Millions of fans pass through the gates every year to attend sporting and entertainment events. The MCG was included in the National Heritage List on 26 December 2005.

twenty-20 cricket (T20 is the official name) is a format of cricket with a 20-over a side match. The format has gained soaring popularity in the modern era due to the fact that it lasts only 3 hours as compared to a 8 - 10 hour ODI (One Day International) and 5 day Test match.

His test cap number is 366, meaning that he was the 366th player to be selected to represent Australia at test level. It appears on his test shirt near his initials, RTP.

His ODI cap number is 123.

Brett Lee is currently the fastest Australian cricket bowler, having bowled at 160.8 kmh.

Sorry to tell you but Shaun tait has just out done Brett Lee as Tait bowled 160.9 Km/h against paskistan

Shaun Tait- 161.1 kmph vs England at Lords June-July 2010

The first cricketer to wear a protective helmet was Graham Yallop of Australia. He first demonstrated this piece of revolutionary equipment on the 17th March 1978, in the second test match of the series. Yallop was actually one of the few Australian batsmen to do well, making 47 in the first innings. There's a picture of him in the related links section on Cricinfo.

He uses SS bats but he puts woodworm stickers on for sponsership

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The best cricket player in Australia is a hard one to answer because players go in and out of form. Ricky Ponting has been said to be the greatest player but he has not been performing to this standard recently. Hussey has been lacking his talent also during this season. Every body knows that Sir Donald Bradman was easily the greatest early on but modern day cricket is tougher. From my point of view Michael Hussey is the greatest player when he is in form.

Australia : Ricky ponting (Tests and ODI)

Michael clarke (T20)

New Zealand: Daniel Vettori

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Don Bradman's first son, born in 1936, died as an infant. His second son, named John, was born in 1939, and his daughter, Shirley, was born in 1941.

He was one of the greatest batman in the world. Had a average of more than 90 in Test cricket. Remembered as the batsman for his courage during the bodyline series with England. Greatest player which Australia has produced.

In 2007 Australia thrashed England 5-0 in the Ashes series.

The Don's batting average in Test Matches was 99.94, which is truly exceptional.

His batting average in all first class cricket matches was "only" 95.14.

Having an average over 50 is the sign of a great test cricketer, and to double that, and be so far ahead of the next best puts Bradman on his own in the pantheon of cricket. Not to mention to have probably his best years interrupted by WW2.

He bowled right arm leg breaks. Just like Warne. His first class bowling figures were 36 wickets for 1367 runs, with an average of 37.97.

Sir Donald Bradman retired from test cricket in 1948. In his farewell 1948 tour of England, the team he led, dubbed "The Invincibles", went undefeated throughout the tour, a feat unmatched to date.

These Australian cricketers have set big records : Sir Donald Bradman

Shane Warne Ricky Ponting

Adam Gilchrist

Alan Border

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With the recent redevelopment of the northern side of the stadium complete, the Melbourne Cricket Ground now boasts of a total capacity of 100,024 people.

Mike Gatting (1986-87)

Mike Brearley(1978-79)

Ray Illingworth(1970-71)

he had 3 children, first one died 1936, second named John was born in 1939 and his daughter Shirley was born in 1941.

The iconic test player broke records while playing for Australia. His amazing games were when they played with Sydney and England.

Ricky Ponting was the captain of the Australian Cricket team in the 2003 Cricket World Cup.