The blockbuster conflict in opposition to India on Monday grew to become the most effective attended Test in Australia’s historical past as followers flocked to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the ultimate day.

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Early on day 5 of the fourth Test, a bumper crowd of 51 371 had swelled the entire variety of spectators because the begin of the match on Boxing Day to 350 700, with nonetheless extra anticipated by the gates.

That beat the earlier file of 350 534 on the identical floor in the course of the 1936-37 Ashes sequence in opposition to England, when Donald Bradman dominated the game and Tests have been performed over six days.

“Thank you, Melbourne. An Australian cricketing record, an MCG record and history made,” Cricket Australia tweeted.

In phrases of Boxing Day Tests, the earlier file was 271 865 in the course of the 2013-14 Ashes.

“I think what’s been particularly special about this series is the number of India fans, from not just India but all around the world,” Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley advised reporters in the course of the Test.

“I’ve met followers from the UK, from Canada, from the US.

“Obviously it is a fantastic time of year but it talks to the MCG has almost got this spiritual place in cricketing folklore.”

Wouldn’t South Africa’s grounds love anyplace close to these kind of numbers …

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