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Head confirmed for Boxing Day after fitness test

Star Aussie batter Travis Head will play in the Boxing Day Test against India after proving his fitness during a Christmas morning training session at the MCG.

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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.

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Rohit Sharma: '1-1 after three Tests a fair reflection of how both teams have played'

NEW DELHI: As India gear up for the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, captain Rohit Sharma was a picture of confidence at the pre-match conference on Tuesday.

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India vs Australia: For a change, Test cricket gets some real love

Questions linger over the format's feasibility but for now, the five-day game is enjoying a fine run in Australia. The MCG contest will only ramp up the expectations

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Heat dials up with Sam Konstas to be thrown into MCG cauldron at Boxing Day Test

The 19-year-old opener has been locked in to face India but will have the most fearsome introduction with Jasprit Bumrah firing on all cylinders

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Finch calls for Renegades move unless Marvel improves

Aaron Finch has called for Melbourne Renegades to move to Geelong if Marvel Stadium doesn't improve, as BBL bosses consider scheduling solutions for the ground.

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Dhruv Jurel wins cash reward in Team India's fielding drill ahead of Boxing Day Test. Watch

NEW DELHI: Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel emerged victorious in Team India’s fielding drill ahead of the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test against Australia starting on December 26 at MCG.

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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.

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'Watched Jasprit Bumrah, spoke to KL Rahul': Sam Konstas ready for Indian challenge in Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Australia’s rookie opener Sam Konstas has devised a plan to tackle the Indian bowlers, particularly pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, as he gears up for a likely Test debut in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.

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IND vs AUS 4th Test: MCG curator reveals what to expect from the pitch in Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: The five-match series is currently tied at 1-1, with both India and Australia aiming to gain a crucial advantage as they head into the fourth Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting December 26.

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Australian cricket team at MCG: Near 60% win record, unbeaten for three years

Australia will go into the fourth Test against India with a quest to keep their strong record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground going. The record isn't as impressive and daunting for the opposition as the Gabba's, but the venue has seen Australia win nearly three in five matches.

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Melbourne Trivia: Jasprit Bumrah a wicket away from breaking Anil Kumble's record on Steve Smith's happy hunting ground

The buzz around the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will continue to rise as Boxing Day approaches, which will see India and Australia face-off in the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic venue.

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IND vs AUS MCG Test: Virat Kohli set to break Sachin Tendulkar's record

NEW DELHI: India’s batting star Virat Kohli might be enduring a lean patch with the bat, but all eyes will once again be on him when India take on Australia in the fourth Test of the five-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) starting December 26.

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'Notorious' stand, beer towers, and Boxing Day madness: MCG braces for Australia vs India

MELBOURNE: "You see that blue stand over there, they are the most notorious lot. Expect a lot of noise and distraction coming from there," says the lone security guard manning the boundary rope on a day where only public tours of the Melbourne Cricket Ground were happening.

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'Surrender slightly to the game': Ex-India batting coach's advice to 'out-of-form' Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised Virat Kohli to tweak his approach and focus on playing closer to his body as he prepares for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting on December 26. Bangar believes Kohli’s strong record…

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High-flyer Head returns to scene of India series axing

Travis Head's Test career was almost killed off by India four years ago at the MCG. His axing in that series helped put him on the path to his glut of runs.

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Cricket Australia braces for extreme weather with 40C heat forecast on Boxing Day

Cricket Australia is advising fans to prepare themselves for hot weather at the MCG on Boxing Day for the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test

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Heat begin BBL title defence with easy win over Stars

Missing a stack of their best players, BBL champions Brisbane Heat have still demolished the Melbourne Stars by eight wickets at the MCG.

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Travis heads to Melbourne all 'fine' after quad scare

Travis Head has played down any concerns over a tight quad after he appeared to be in some discomfort during Australia's second innings at the Gabba.

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Renegades back from brink to eye WBBL history at MCG

Melbourne Renegades are aiming for their first WBBL title, while Brisbane will become the first franchise to win three finals if they prevail at the MCG.

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Heat and Renegades spin queens hold key to WBBL final

Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades captains Jess Jonassen and Sophie Molineux are in terrific form ahead of the WBBL decider at the MCG.

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Murphy, Harper help Vics end WA's one-day cup defence

Sam Harper hit an unbeaten half-century and Todd Murphy claimed four wickets as Victoria beat WA in a rain-affected one-dayer at the MCG.

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Watch: Dhruv Jurel cheered off by handful of Indian supporters at the MCG

NEW DELHI: Dhruv Jurel made a compelling argument for a potential Test XI inclusion with his second consecutive fifty on the third day of the second and final unofficial Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, but it was unable to stop India A from losing to Australia A…

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New Test opener McSweeney ready to take first ball

Nathan McSweeney will become the first Australian in 47 years to make his Test debut as an opener despite never having batted there at Sheffield Shield level.

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Test hope Harris top-scores as Australia A close on win

Marcus Harris was the only Test selection hopeful to bolster his claims in Australia A's first innings against India A at the MCG.

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