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Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma, Pat Cummins await MCG deliverance

MELBOURNE: "Look, hard to say. In terms of form, no. Not for me to answer." The question had been rhetorical, whether India's captain Rohit Sharma would be under pressure going into the fourth Test because of his lack of runs, and Pat Cummins had done well to avoid the potential…

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'Father of ...': Sam Konstas' Wikipedia page gets doctored after onslaught against India at MCG

Australia's 19-year-old batting prodigy, Sam Konstas, stole the spotlight on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday with a scintillating half-century on debut. The teenager's fearless strokeplay and audacious attitude left fans in awe and sparked an unusual flurry of activity on…

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Australia v India: fourth men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

The teenage debutant Sam Konstas made an audacious 60 to help Australia reach 311 for 6 on the first day of the Boxing Day Test

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Konstas's debut fireworks puts Australia on top at MCG

Teenage debutant Sam Konstas has propelled Australia to 6-311 at stumps on day one at the MCG after one of the most memorable Boxing Day innings.

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Can struggling Virat Kohli overcome batting blues at favourite MCG?

NEW DELHI: With the Boxing Day Test set to begin at iconic MCG on Thursday, all eyes are on Virat Kohli, who seeks to overcome his recent batting struggles in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: How Indian openers have fared in Boxing Day Tests at MCG

NEW DELHI: By going back to his opening position in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG starting Thursday, India captain Rohit Sharma would be hoping to strike form with the bat.

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Boxing Day Test: Are India ready to make changes to ensure spearhead Jasprit Bumrah gets reinforcement?

MELBOURNE: What must India do to take 20 wickets at the MCG? As skipper Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar were having a long discussion at the team's training session on Tuesday, Prasidh Krishna was seen wheeling away in the pace sets, as he has…

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Konstas adds another element to Boxing Day debutants

Sam Konstas's Boxing Day debut puts him on the same path as a Test captain, national selector, cult hero and Italian star by starting his career at the MCG.

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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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