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You know the G is massive. But did you know it used to spin? 🏟️🔄Everyone knows the MCG is the home of Aussie sport, but ...
25/12/2025

You know the G is massive. But did you know it used to spin? 🏟️🔄
Everyone knows the MCG is the home of Aussie sport, but its history is wilder than you think. From a reversible grandstand that physically rotated, to serving as a US military base nicknamed “Camp Murphy” in WWII—the G has seen it all.
We’ve dug up the strangest facts about the world’s greatest stadium for our latest print.
Swipe to learn something new before the first ball is bowled. 👉

Before the 3rd Test begins tomorrow, swipe to see three things that make the Bay Oval one of the most unique stops on th...
17/12/2025

Before the 3rd Test begins tomorrow, swipe to see three things that make the Bay Oval one of the most unique stops on the cricket calendar. 🇳🇿🌴
The Caribbean Christmas party is coming to the Mount, but here is what you might not know about the ground:
1. The Pavilion was Modelled on a Bat, Not a Building! 🏏
The Carrus Pavilion stands as the only ICC-rated timber cricket pavilion in New Zealand. Its curved architectural design was specifically inspired by the refined lines of a willow cricket bat, while the interior layout mimics shipping containers to reflect the nearby Port of Tauranga.
2. The Soil was Chosen for Spinners! 🌪️
New Zealand grounds are traditionally green and seam-friendly, but Bay Oval is a quirky exception. Due to the local soil composition and warmer climate, it is widely considered the most spin-friendly Test venue in the country, often favoring slow bowlers over pace.
3. The Ground’s Debut Featured Zero New Zealanders! 🇳🇿
While most grounds launch their history with a home game, Bay Oval’s first official ODI didn’t involve the Black Caps at all. The historic 2014 debut match was actually played between Canada and the Netherlands as part of the Cricket World Cup Qualifiers.
❓ Prediction time: Who takes the 3rd Test? Drop a 🇳🇿 or 🌴 below!
(Our Art of the Oval print captures the unique shape of every Test ground, including the Bay Oval. Find it in the link in bio.)

Before The Ashes begin, swipe to see Three Unique Things that make the Adelaide Oval one of the most beautiful grounds i...
16/12/2025

Before The Ashes begin, swipe to see Three Unique Things that make the Adelaide Oval one of the most beautiful grounds in the world. 🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
You’re watching the Test tomorrow, but did you know:
* The Pitch Shape is a Cycling Accident! 🚴
In 1900, the entire ground was remodelled to fit a banked cycling track, which forced the cricket pitch to become long and narrow. That’s why the square boundaries are so short and the straight boundaries are so long!
* The Scoreboard is a Secret Building! 🏰
It’s a four-storey heritage-listed building from 1911 that still requires a team of five people to physically pull levers and update the numbers.
* The ‘Hill’ is Man-Made! ⛰️
The famous northern hill where everyone relaxes was built in 1898 from thousands of tonnes of soil dredged out of the nearby River Torrens. That’s a true fan vantage point!
❓ Which fact surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! 👇
(Our Art of the Oval print captures the unique shape of every Test ground, including the historic Adelaide Oval. Find it in the link in bio.)

The Basin Reservve isn't just a cricket ground. It's a failed dock, a traffic island, and a former aquatic centre! ...
09/12/2025

The Basin Reservve isn't just a cricket ground. It's a failed dock, a traffic island, and a former aquatic centre!

Honored to have a copy of the test grounds poster in the ACC studio! Thanks for having me guys.
03/12/2025

Honored to have a copy of the test grounds poster in the ACC studio! Thanks for having me guys.

Hagley Oval signals the start of play using a bell from Captain Scott’s Antarctic expedition ship. It boasts what is pot...
01/12/2025

Hagley Oval signals the start of play using a bell from Captain Scott’s Antarctic expedition ship. It boasts what is potentially the Southern Hemisphere’s oldest pavilion, which was actually picked up and moved to its current spot in 1866. Amazingly, despite hosting cricket since 1851, the ground had a 163-year “warm-up” before finally making its Test debut.

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