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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.

The Times of India

'Totally understand why Australia made this move': Michael Vaughan on squad changes ahead of fourth Test at MCG

Australia have made a significant change to their squad ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, dropping opener Nathan McSweeney and bringing in teenage sensation Sam Konstas.

The Times of India

Relive Virat Kohli's epic century in the 2014 Boxing Day Test in Melbourne - WATCH

The 36-year-old Virat Kohli is possibly on his last tour of Australia, a country where he has showcased his best in Test cricket on foreign soil; and the former India captain would want to roll back the clock heading into the Boxing Day Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy…

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IND vs AUS - 'When the top order doesn't score ... ': Ravindra Jadeja ahead of Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday highlighted how the lack of runs from the top-order puts pressure on the lower-order and called for an improved performance from the batting unit in the Boxing Day Test. Jadeja played a key role in the rain-affected third Test against Australia…

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'Like to throw something different at India': Australia chief selector defends changes in squad before Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India, Australian selectors have called up uncapped teenager Sam Konstas, aiming to inject a fresh dynamic into their top-order batting. Selection chair George Bailey explained the decision, emphasizing the need for a different approach to counter India’s formidable pace attack.

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"You can't film without asking me": Irritated Virat Kohli on arriving at Melbourne Airport

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli expressed his frustration with the media upon arriving in Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test.

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Pro Kabaddi heads to Melbourne alongside Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test

NEW DELHI: During the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, another sport, close to Indian hearts, will be played at a walking distance. On 28 December, fans will be able to amble across to the John Cain Arena, part of the Melbourne Park -…

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MS Dhoni: 'For me, the most difficult time during a Test match was...'

MS Dhoni ended his Test career in December 2014, when many felt he had lots of red-ball cricket still left in him. The Boxing Day Test ten summers ago in Australia was the 90th of a glittering career that saw Dhoni winning every ICC trophy, including the Test mace.

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Pakistan come tantalisingly close to a tale of the unexpected

Throughout the Boxing Day Test, the perennially mercurial visitors teased the possibility of improving an abysmal record in Australia

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Watch: Rohit Sharma's pat on the back for Virat Kohli despite defeat

NEW DELHI: Team India succumbed to an embarrassing defeat in the Boxing Day Test inside three days in Centurion, losing to a fiery South Africa by an innings and 32 runs.

The Times of India

Pakistan fume over umpiring and technology in defeat

Pakistan have claimed they were the better team in the Boxing Day Test, but believe technology decided the result in Australia's 79-run victory.

AAP

Cummins stars in Australia's thrilling MCG Test triumph

Pat Cummins has powered Australia to a memorable 79-run win at the MCG after Pakistan lost 5-18 in a dramatic conclusion to the Boxing Day Test.

AAP

Marsh's 96 swings momentum back to Australia at MCG

Mitch Marsh has made Pakistan pay for dropping an easy catch, steering Australia out of trouble and into a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test.

AAP

India vs South Africa: KL Rahul's magnificent hundred takes India to 245 in Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul continued his love affair with Centurion as he hit his second successive Test century at the venue to take India to a respectable 245 against South Africa on the second day of the Boxing Day Test on Wednesday.

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Boxing Day Test: Australia take control as Pakistan flounder

NEW DELHI: On the second day of the Boxing Day Test, Australia took the lead at the Melbourne Cricket Ground thanks to Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, leaving Pakistan trailing badly at 194-6. Pakistan were still 124 runs adrift.

The Times of India

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: South Africa ask India to bat first

NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bowl against India in the Boxing Day Test at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne chases away pigeons at the MCG

NEW DELHI: Pigeons have been a regular feature at the Melbourne Cricket Ground since generations and the Boxing Day Test between Australia and Pakistan was no different.

The Times of India

Australia vs Pakistan: Usman Khawaja wears shoes marked with his daughters' names in Boxing Day Test

On the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan on Tuesday, Australia's opening batter Usman Khawaja wore shoes with the names of his daughters, Aisha and Ayla, written -- a move that followed his earlier prohibition from donning footwear featuring a statement on human rights in Gaza.

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Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Watch - David Warner, dropped on 2, becomes Australia's second best

David Warner was given an early life by Pakistan after the visitors chose to bowl first in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday, which allowed the veteran opener to go past Steve Waugh's record to become Australia's second best run-scorer in men's cricket.

The Times of India

Australia vs Pakistan: Watch - Pakistan players visit Australia nets with Christmas gifts

In a heartwarming gesture, the Pakistan players celebrated Christmas at the Melbourne Cricket Ground by visiting Australia nets and presenting the Aussie players and their families with gifts, as the two teams prepare for the Boxing Day Test beginning Tuesday.

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Cummins offers support for Khawaja's banned dove symbol

Usman Khawaja won't be allowed to display a dove symbol during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan as Australia look to take an unbeatable series lead.

The Hindu

Virat Kohli rejoins team India ahead of first Test against South Africa

Virat Kohli rejoins Indian red-ball squad in South Africa for the Boxing Day Test, coming off a prosperous World Cup and boasting an average of 51.35 in South Africa.

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Virat Kohli rejoins Indian Test squad for Boxing Day Test in South Africa

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli has rejoined the red-ball squad in South Africa ahead of the Boxing Day Test at Centurion against the Proteas, according to reliable sources.

The Times of India

ICC stops Usman Khawaja from having a peace symbol on bat, shoes: Reports

Usman Khawaja of Australia has reportedly been denied permission to display a peace symbol on his bat and shoes for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, as per reports on Sunday.

The Times of India

Combination Confusion: KL Rahul's keeping, choice between Prasidh Krishna and Mukesh Kumar

NEW DELHI: As Team India gear up for the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion, getting the combination right will be the top priority for returning skipper Rohit Sharma and the team management.

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