Melbourne Cricket Ground Roof Closed

12 runs in 1 ball in cricket history ball hits roof top docklands stadium melbourne.

Melbourne cricket ground roof closed.

Opened in 1860 the ground hosted many sporting events during melbourne s early existence through to when it closed in 1921 it was demolished the following year. On 16 august 2000 the world s first indoor one day international was held at the venue between australia and south africa. 2005 1st time ever. Cricket ball hits roof of stadium.

Interior of docklands stadium with the roof closed in 2005. The melbourne cricket ground mcg is arguable australia s greatest sports stadium with a rich history and a total capacity of 100 000. Cricket ball hits roof of stadium. Michael hussey smacks a big hit into the roof dead ball.

Book your tickets online for melbourne cricket ground mcg melbourne. Mcg boss stephen gough has suggested installing a lightweight roof over the iconic venue in order to remain as the benchmark in australian sport. Cricket ball hits roof of stadium unbelievable 2005 1st. Closed former venue the east melbourne cricket ground was an oval sports ground located at the corner of wellington parade and jolimont parade.

A major redevelopment of the stadium s northern stands completed in 2006 further enhanced the status of the famous venue. Nov 6th 2016 the melbourne cricket ground could be about to undergo another facelift with a retractable roof being proposed for the famous stadium. 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. 2005 1st time ever.