Australia, Boxing Day Test

Australia's 12th man stirs controversies before Boxing Day Test: Part of a plan?
In the lead-up to the Boxing Day Test, there has been plenty of noise outside the field. From Virat Kohli to Ravindra Jadeja, Indian players were targeted by a section of the Australian media, who are known for making it difficult for touring sides.
Explained: What is a 'Boxing Day Test'? And what is India's record like in such matches in Australia?
With the five-match Test series between India and Australia currently tied at 1-1, the two teams are set to lock horns in the ‘Boxing Day Test’ a couple of days from now. Here’s everything you need to know about the special fixture that is an annual tradition in Australia.
Australia confirm playing XI for Boxing Day Test against India, make two key changes
Australian skipper Pat Cummins confirmed that the hard-hitting in-form Travis Head was good to go after sustaining a crampy groin following the Gabba Test. The series is squared 1-1 as both Australia and India aim to throw the first punches at the MCG after a draw at the Gabba.
AUS vs IND: Travis Head to play Boxing Day Test, confirms Australia captain Pat Cummins
Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed on Wednesday that batter Travis Head will be available for the Boxing Day Test, scheduled to start at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26.
Why Is the MCG Match Known as the Boxing Day Test in Australia?”
Boxing Day, celebrated the day after Christmas, historically involved giving gifts to workers and the less fortunate in England. The tradition of a Boxing Day Test at the MCG began in 1950, becoming an integral part of Australia’s cricketing calendar.
Konstas, 19, to make Australia debut in Boxing Day Test
Opener Sam Konstas is set to become Australia men's youngest Test batting debutant in 71 years in the Boxing Day Test against India.
Head confirmed for Boxing Day after fitness test
Travis Head will play in the Boxing Day Test, proving his fitness in a Christmas morning fitness test at the MCG. | ESPN.com
Australia's In-form Head Confirmed Fit For Boxing Day Test
Batsman Travis Head was declared fit for the Boxing Day Test against India on Wednesday in a big boost for Australia while Scott Boland was confirmed as the injured Josh Hazlewood's replacement.
Sam Konstas Confirmed To Debut In IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test, Australia Sweat Over Travis Head's Fitness
Sam Konstas is set to make his Test debut in the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), scheduled to get underway on December 26 (Thursday). Australian men’s cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed the 19-year-old opener will feature in the Australia’s 11 in the fourth IND vs AUS Test of the five-match Test series.
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Boxing Day Test: Australian stars celebrate Christmas with their families at MCG
Australia's cricket stars embraced the festive spirit at the MCG, celebrating Christmas with their families ahead of the ...
Boxing Day Test: Will Rohit Sharma and Usman Khawaja, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, finally stand up?
Both sides have fretted over their batsmen form, and MCG would offer a stiff examination of their skill and will ...
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India consider second spinner for Boxing Day Test
Temperatures are forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) on Thursday, and the Melbourne Cricket Ground curator ...
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Boxing Day Test: Full house at MCG awaits a high noon for five-day game
A sellout crowd of 90,000 for the first day of the Boxing Day Test match. The fourth of a full five-Test series after a while being poised on knives’ edge at 1-1. It doesn’t get bigger than this as ...
Travis Head passes fitness test ahead of Boxing Day Test; Scott Boland to take injured Hazlewood’s spot
Travis Head had suffered a minor quad strain while batting in the Brisbane Test last week. He underwent a fitness test on ...
Cricket-Teenager Konstas to make debut in fourth test against India
MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Teenager Sam Konstas will make his test debut in the cauldron of the Boxing Day test at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday as Australia look to take the game to India's bowlers, ...