In between the statues of Steve Waugh and Richie Benaud, absolute legends of Australian cricket, at the Sydney Cricket Ground complex rests the 'Boxer', which has a unique and historic association with the SCG.


The Boxer roller at the SCG yesterday. Pics/Ashwin Ferro 

It's a ground roller, probably one of the oldest in the history of Australian cricket. This sandstone roller was used to prepare wickets at the SCG way back in 1901, and got its name from Boxer, the horse that used to pull it across the ground.