That historic battle of Ashes, will England be able to save its honor on the ground of Melbourne? Know every detail of Day 1

News India Live, Digital Desk: It is the month of December, the date is 26th and there is the lush green pitch of Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in front… What could be a bigger ‘Christmas treat’ than this for a cricket fan? The fourth Test of the Ashes series has started from today, which the whole world knows as ‘Boxing Day Test’. Australia and England are two such old rivals whose battle on the field is not just about victory and defeat, but also about ‘respect’ and ‘dignity’. This morning, when the players stepped on the field of Melbourne, the noise of more than 90 thousand spectators was awe-inspiring. This phase of the Ashes has always been special, but this historic ground in Melbourne makes this match even bigger. The mood of the pitch and the start of the game. When the coin was tossed in the morning, everyone’s heartbeats stopped. It is said about the Melbourne pitch that the first few hours here are no less than ‘heaven’ for fast bowlers. Both teams looked desperate to take advantage of the light grass and cool breeze present on the pitch. While the England team has come in the hope of turning the tables in the last Test matches, the Australian team is trying to tighten its strong hold even further. Battle of respect for England: For the players of England, this is not just a Test match, but an opportunity to regain the lost confidence which has been slightly shaken due to the previous defeats. Getting back to the Ashes is like climbing a mountain, and the mental pressure that this Melbourne crowd puts on the opposition team is no mean feat to deal with. On the other hand, Pat Cummins and his team are in no mood to show any laxity on their home soil. Fans’ madness: Cricket’s Mahakumbh. To be honest, the real hero of the Boxing Day Test is the people there. People come from far and wide not just to watch a match but to feel the atmosphere. This live match of Australia vs England is not limited to just statistics and records, it is a game of emotions. Every single, every boundary hit on the field and that happiness after the wicket… such real color of cricket is visible only in the Ashes. The first day of the match always decides in which direction these five days will go. Will England’s batsmen be able to withstand the challenges of Melbourne or will the Kangaroo bowlers once again dominate? Updates will come and go, but the thrill of this match is felt not only on the screen but also in the heartbeats. If you are a cricket fanatic like us, then do not miss this battle of Melbourne!