Melbourne Cricket Ground Roof Closed

The melbourne cricket ground mcg also known simply as the g is an australian sports stadium located in yarra park melbourne victoria founded and managed by the melbourne cricket club it is the largest stadium in the southern hemisphere the 11th largest globally and the second largest cricket ground by capacity after motera stadium the mcg is within walking distance of the city.

Melbourne cricket ground roof closed.

A lack of batting marvels at docklands ground feb 14 2019 mcg to host internationals for next decade nov 25 2008 mcg faces battle to keep international cricket aug 24 2007. Interior of docklands stadium with the roof closed in 2005. Cricket ball hits roof of stadium unbelievable 2005 1st. The first game played in the rectangular configuration was a melbourne storm game in july 2001.

Closed former venue the east melbourne cricket ground was an oval sports ground located at the corner of wellington parade and jolimont parade. On 16 august 2000 the world s first indoor one day international was held at the venue between australia and south africa. Mcg boss stephen gough has suggested installing a lightweight roof over the iconic venue in order to remain as the benchmark in australian sport. 12 runs in 1 ball in cricket history ball hits roof top docklands stadium melbourne.

Cricket ball hits roof of stadium. The melbourne cricket ground mcg is arguable australia s greatest sports stadium with a rich history and a total capacity of 100 000. See 8 852 reviews articles and 2 585 photos of melbourne cricket ground mcg ranked no 4 on tripadvisor among 649 attractions in melbourne. Nov 6th 2016 the melbourne cricket ground could be about to undergo another facelift with a retractable roof being proposed for the famous stadium.

Cricket ball hits roof of stadium. A major redevelopment of the stadium s northern stands completed in 2006 further enhanced the status of the famous venue. Book your tickets online for melbourne cricket ground mcg melbourne. Michael hussey smacks a big hit into the roof dead ball.