A new attendance record for a Test match in Australia has been set at the MCG with over 350,700 attendees across five days of the fourth Test between Australia and India, surpassing the previous record from 1937. The crowds were extraordinary, with daily tallies exceeding expectations. Parking issues on the fifth day caused delays for some fans.
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