The fourth Test between Australia and India in Melbourne drew a record-breaking crowd, surpassing the previous attendance record set during the 1936-37 Ashes series. Over 350,700 spectators attended the match, with 51,371 on the final day.
The blockbuster clash against India on Monday became the best attended Test in Australia 's history as fans flocked to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the final day.
Early on day five of the fourth Test, a bumper crowd of 51,371 had swelled the total number of spectators since the start of the match on Boxing Day to 350,700, with still more expected through the gates. That beat the previous record of 350,534 at the same ground during the 1936-37 Ashes series against England, when Donald Bradman ruled the sport and Tests were played over six days.
"Thank you, Melbourne. An Australian cricketing record, an MCG record and history made," Cricket Australia tweeted."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 told reporters during the Test."Obviously it is a fantastic time of year but it talks to the MCG has almost got this spiritual place in cricketing folklore.
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