At The Oval in 1882, the Australian cricket team beat England for the first time. A British newspaper wrote, “English cricket has died”, and the Australians would take the ashes with them. Upon those fiery words, a rivalry was born. This is not simply any rivalry. It is the greatest rivalry cricket has ever known, and the Ashes Test Series is a celebration of that truth.
The next Ashes series takes place in Australia 2010-11, and it begins at The Gabba in Brisbane on November 25. The 4th Test takes place from December 26-30 in Melbourne at The MCG Stadium. Although the Boxing Day Test match tickets just went on sale the third week of July, British fans do not want to hesitate a moment longer. These 4th Ashes Test tickets will be gone before you realize it.
Ashes Travel Package
Its not too late to see the Ashes. Lastminute.com have a complete travel package for the final 2 tests in Melbourne and Sydney. The lastminute.com ashes package includes flights from the UK, Hotels and Ashes Tickets for Both Tests. This is a once in a life time opportunity and these are the last few travel packages available so get in their quick to secure your spot.
Ashes Tickets for Melbourne
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Flights to Melbourne for Ashes 4th Test
Get a flight to Melbourne from the UK in time for the Ashes Tests. You can get direct flights to Melbourne from London Heathrow, the flight time is around 21 to 23 hours. The test takes place on December 26th, so you would want to fly out at the latest 24th December 2010. Try Ebookers to search for cheapest flights to Melbourne
The exciting news for those of you visiting Melbourne, Australia for the first time is that Melbourne is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. In addition to ~16 million domestic tourists, it serves 1.4 million international tourists each year. That means that in addition to your 4th Ashes Test tickets, your Ashes tickets MCG package offers much, much more. Melbourne offers acclaimed museums, historic sites, casinos, amusement parks, aquariums, alehouses, fine dining, and a thrilling nightlife. You will not forget this experience anytime soon.
Ashes tickets MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground)
Many cricket fans regard Melbourne Cricket Ground as the premiere sporting venue in Australia. While Australian sport fans could debate that one all day, there is no question that the MCG is an amazing venue that offers both modern amenities and a tangible air of tradition. Historically, the MCG has offered some of the best cricket pitches we have ever seen, and this lends itself to great matches. As example, consider such famous matches as the 1982-83 match between England and Australia or the 1992 World Cup Final between Pakistan and England.
Boxing Day Test match tickets
There is no denying that the Australians have had the Brits’ number. Some might even suspect that the English have no change, but they would be wrong. The British team is stronger than it has been in a long time, and the Australians are undergoing change. Ricky Ponting, the stalwart Australian captain isn’t getting any younger, and the team will have to get on without premier speedster, Brett Lee.
England has a challenge in front of them, but this is certainly a challenge they can overcome. This potential has generated as great deal of excitement even six months in advance. No English cricket fan worth his or her salt should be at home sitting on the couch if England snaps Australia’s 8-game streak. Come to lastminute.com right now, and get your Ashes tickets Melbourne package.