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Boxing Day falls on December 26 every year and is often associated with British empire in many countries. This day falls on the next day after Christmas and is one of the important days to return Christmas gifts, conduct charity drives. Earlier, it started as a day to present gifts to the household staff in Britain's upper-class families but has now been morphed to a shopping holiday for many.
The term ‘Boxing Day’ was first used in the year 1833 but the origin has been determined to the exact date. As the household staff, messenger boys and others were busy preparing for the festivities, this day was given to them with paid time off and small gift boxes in return as a show of appreciation for their service.
However, nowadays, Boxing Day is synonymous with holiday shopping, good ties and sports. Boxing, football, horse racing and cricket matches are the choice that brings family together. In Australia, Boxing Day usually has a Test match each year, in the UK, this day sees football matches sand horse racing.
In this article, we’ll list the matches which will be played on the Boxing Day in 2022.
Cricket:
Bangladesh vs India - 2 nd Test - 22-26 December
Australia vs South Africa - 2 nd Test - 26-30 December
Pakistan vs New Zealand - 1 st Test - 26-30 December
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars - BBL
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers - BBL
Football:
Brentford vs Tottenham - 6:00 pm IST
Crystal Palace vs Fulham - 8:30 pm IST
Everton vs Wolves - 8:30 pm IST
Leicester City vs Newcastle - 8:30 pm IST
Southampton vs Brighton - 8:30 pm IST
Aston Villa vs Liverpool - 11:00 pm IST
Arsenal vs West Ham - 1:30 am IST (next day)
