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Dads' day out! Australian stars unwind with wives, kids at MCG. Watch

NEW DELHI: A day prior to the highly-anticipated Boxing Day Test, Australian stars on Wednesday were seen spending quality time with their families at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The Times of India

Dads' day out! Australian stars unwind with with wives, kids at MCG. Watch

NEW DELHI: A day prior to the highly-anticipated Boxing Day Test, Australian stars on Wednesday were seen spending quality time with their families at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The Times of India

'Talent and a bit of an attitude': Ricky Ponting on Sam Konstas

The 19-year-old opening batter Sam Konstas is poised to make his first appearance for Australia in the Boxing Day Test match against India, replacing Nathan McSweeney who played the first three Tests of the series. And former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said that Konstas is in for a stiff challenge…

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How to watch Australia vs India: live stream Boxing Day 4th Test of Border–Gavaskar Trophy 2024 online or on TV, all four results possible

Here's how you can watch Australia vs India 4th Test online, after Boxing Day Test started on Thursday, December 26.

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Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma dismisses knee injury fears

NEW DELHI: Prior to the Boxing Day Test, India captain Rohit Sharma maintained the suspense surrounding his batting position by dismissing concerns over a knee injury he sustained during practice on Tuesday, stating everything was OK.

The Times of India

Rohit's knee 'fine', reluctant to lock in batting order

India captain Rohit Sharma has shrugged off concerns about his knee ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

AAP

Boxing Day Test: Why Team India got 'inferior' practice pitches at MCG

MELBOURNE: MCG curator Matt Page on Monday fended off allegations of having provided inferior practice pitches to India ahead of the Boxing Day Test, saying that it was "standard procedure" to provide fresh pitches only three days in advance of a Test.

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Konstas to debut at MCG, Head not certain to play

Teenage opener Sam Konstas will become one of Australia's youngest Test cricketers after being declared to make his debut at the MCG on Boxing Day.

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'I take my hat off to him': Sean Abbott lauds Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Australia fast-bowler Sean Abbott on Monday expressed deep admiration for Jasprit Bumrah, noting that contemporary cricket fans are witnessing exceptional talent, particularly highlighting how fortunate it was that Bumrah's distinctive bowling technique remained unaltered.

The Times of India

MCG curator expects Bumrah will enjoy Boxing Day wicket

The MCG's efforts to create more bowler-friendly Boxing Day Test pitches should find support from Jasprit Bumrah.

AAP

IND vs AUS: How to counter India's 'headache' - Travis Head? Game plans by Cheteshwar Pujara and Sanjay Bangar

NEW DELHI: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy stands delicately balanced at 1-1, and the upcoming Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 26 is shaping up to be a decisive encounter. Among the numerous challenges facing the Indian team, the prolific form of Australian batter Travis Head looms…

The Times of India

Watch: Team India departs from Brisbane to Melbourne for Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: With the third Test between India and Australia for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy ending in a draw at The Gabba in Brisbane, the series is level at 1-1.

The Times of India

Carey banishes any Ashes demons with crucial runs

Alex Carey has produced his most crucial innings since the Jonny Bairstow stumping, hitting a vital 53 for Australia in the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.

AAP

Marsh laps up support but misses out on MCG century

Jeered by Australian fans at the MCG five years ago, Mitch Marsh won them over as he fell agonisingly short of a Boxing Day Test century against Pakistan.

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The Hindu

David Warner plays his final Boxing Day Test innings, bids goodbye to MCG in whites

David Warner bids farewell to MCG with 6 runs in final Boxing Day Test, Marsh & Smith help Australia lead Pakistan by 161 runs.

The Times of India

'Since his comeback from injury...': Sunil Gavaskar hails 'different' KL Rahul after gritty knock

NEW DELHI: In tough batting conditions, and his team in tatters, KL Rahul produced one of the finest knocks of his career and bailed India out of troubled waters on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test in Centurion on Tuesday.

The Times of India

What is a Boxing Day Test match?

NEW DELHI: To understand the concept of a Boxing Day Test, it must first be understood what Boxing Day is. It's the day after Christmas, December 26, celebrated across the United Kingdom and many countries that were once part of the British empire.

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Aussies finish rain-interrupted Boxing Day on 3-187

Australia have gone to stumps at 3-187 following a stop-start Boxing Day Test at the MCG against Pakistan.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia v Pakistan: Boxing Day Test, day one – as it happened

Australia compiled 187-3 after being sent in to bat at the MCG, as Pakistan impressed with the ball but dropped chances either side of a rain delay

The Times of India

Virat Kohli inches closer to breaking Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag's records

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is poised to move past the disappointment of the World Cup final loss and begin a new phase as he prepares to step onto the field at SuperSport Park in Centurion. India are scheduled to face South Africa in the first Test of the two-match series,…

Dynamite News

Temba Bavuma feels India's strong bowling attack can "nullify" SA's advantage

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma, ahead of the Boxing Day Test on Tuesday, said that India's strong bowling attack can nullify the advantage of the experience that the hosts have in Centurion. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

2nd Test: Australia announce unchanged eleven, Pakistan drop Sarfaraz Ahmed

Australia announced an unaltered playing XI for the upcoming Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, aiming to secure the series against Pakistan. In contrast, Pakistan made a significant change by omitting veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed.

The Times of India

WATCH: Babar Azam breaks fan's heart, refuses to give his team's hat

NEW DELHI: Following their loss in the Test series opener in Perth, Pakistan look to bounce back as they take on an upbeat Australia in the second game in Melbourne, starting December 26 (Boxing Day Test).

AAP

Pakistan keeper Rizwan impresses in practice match

Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan could be on the verge of a recall for the Boxing Day Test after impressing in the tourists' Melbourne practice match.

The Times of India

'No doubt they can beat Australia...': Pakistan coach Hafeez shows confident ahead of Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Following a resounding defeat in the opening Test against Australia in Perth, Pakistan are focusing on a two-day tour match against a Victorian XI to regroup and rebuild confidence, aiming to address shortcomings and fine-tune preparations ahead of the pivotal Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

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