The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, with a capacity of 90,000, is completely sold out for the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test between Australia and India, starting December 26. A record-breaking turnout is expected for the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with over 86,000 fans likely to be in attendance. However, don’t be surprised if Indian chants and flags dominate the stands more than those of the host nation.
This isn’t just speculation—it’s a memory shared by Australian opener Usman Khawaja. Reflecting on their last encounter at the MCG, Khawaja humorously recalled the overwhelming support for the Indian team.
“The funny thing is, when we play in Melbourne, it feels like an Indian home game. I played in Melbourne last time, and there were so many people supporting India. I remember the announcer urging everyone to cheer for Australia, but the crowd made less noise. Then, when he asked them to cheer for India, the noise was incredible. I was like, ‘Are we in Delhi or the MCG?’ It can be funny because you get a lot of Indian supporters in Australia, and it can feel a bit weird being the home team,” Khawaja told Star Sports.
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The atmosphere at the MCG promises to be electric, with Indian fans likely to bring unparalleled energy to the venue once again.
