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MCG 'Very Keen To Host' Fifth Ashes Test If Perth Unavailable

By IANS News December 01, 2021 • 12:53 PM View: 1741

In the wake of Perth emerging as a potentially unviable option to host the fifth and final Ashes Test from January 14 due to extreme Covid-19 restrictions, Victoria's Sports Minister Martin Pakula has said that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) would gladly host a second Test as well if Cricket Australia (CA) decides to make up its mind.

The MCG will host the Boxing Day Test (third Test) from December 26, but is now also keen on hosting the final Test because of the potential monetary windfall that will come with hosting cricket's greatest rivalry.

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