AUS vs IND: What to expect from the MCG pitch for the Boxing Day Test
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AUS vs IND: What to expect from the MCG pitch for the Boxing Day Test

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The centre pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground had a tinge of green on Monday, three days ahead of the fourth Test between India and Australia. India will head into the Boxing Day Test with confidence, having won their last two Tests in Melbourne in 2018-19 and 2020-21. 6MM Of GRASS COVERING Page also explained the grass covering, noting that his team aims to leave 6mm of grass in the lead-up to the Test to ensure lively pitches that assist fast bowlers with the new ball. Page clarified that the Boxing Day Test pitch will not be as spicy as those used for Shield games.

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