The time period ‘Boxing Day’ finds its origins in ‘Christmas Field’, a present field, historically offered to errand boys, put up males and different such staff on December 26 for his or her service by means of the 12 months — a ritual that started in Nice Britain and has since made its solution to different nations.
In 1950, Australia and England performed the primary cricket Check that started on Boxing Day. Since then, it has turn out to be a distinguished function within the cricket calendar, with Boxing Day Checks performed in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
In Australia, it is at all times performed on the Melbourne Cricket Floor. This 12 months the match options the hosts and Pakistan touring Down Below.
In 1952, 1968, 1974 and 1975, the Check, which went on to turn out to be a custom, was held on the Melbourne Cricket Floor (MCG). In 1967, 1972 and 1976, it was held in Adelaide.
However since 1980, the Boxing Day Check has at all times been hosted on the MCG. Nevertheless, in 1989, an ODI was performed between Australia and Sri Lanka rather than a Check match.
The Boxing Day Check can be performed in South Africa on December 26 yearly and this 12 months it is going to be performed between the hosts and India at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
