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IND vs AUS: What is India's record in the coveted Boxing Day Test?

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is 3 Tests down, with India and Australia level at 1-1. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage INDIA'S MOST RECENT PERFORMANCES AT THE MCG BGT 2014-15 The only drawn Test match in the last three tours. India replied with twin centuries from Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, who helped India score 465 runs in response to Australia's 530. BGT …

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AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test

The Hindu

Australian opener Sam Konstas is excited to face the Indian bowlers in the Boxing Day Test, saying he already has a “few plans” for Jasprit Bumarh and Co if he makes the cut in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Feeling like I’m moving really nice, and hopefully, I get that opportunity,” Konstas told …

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If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test

Deccan Chronicle

Melbourne: Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order and called for an improved performance from the batting unit in the Boxing Day Test here.Jadeja played a crucial role in the rain-hit third Test against Australia at Brisbane, scoring a gritty 77 in the first innings to help India …

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Jasprit Bumrah and Co. engage in hardcore bowling practice before Boxing Day Test

India Today

The Indian cricket team geared up for the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test against Australia with an intense practice session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The official social media handle of the BCCI offered fans a glimpse of India’s bowling unit in action, sharing a video that highlighted the players' relentless efforts in the nets. The Indian bowlers are ticking …

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IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne

ABP News

IND vs AUS: Australia have dropped opener Nathan McSweeney and replaced him with 19-year-old Sam Konstas in their 15-man squad for the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled to start from December 26. McSweeney's exclusion is surprising, as although he didn't score big runs, the right-handed batter displayed encouraging signs in patches during the …

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What Is Boxing Day Test? A Look At Team India's Boxing Day Test Records

ABP News

The fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26, marking the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test. But what exactly is a Boxing Day Test, and how has India performed in this tradition? While Melbourne typically hosts the Boxing Day Test, the tradition has since spread to other parts …

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Travis Head confident he’ll be ‘fine’ for Boxing Day Test

The Hindu

Australia’s man in form, Travis Head, played down concerns over his fitness after appearing to struggle with a potential groin issue during the rain-marred drawn third Test against India at the Gabba here on Wednesday. Head said he expects to be “fine” for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The five-match series is tied 1-1 going into the Boxing Day …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

BGT 2024: Planning to catch India vs Australia Boxing Day Test? Know budget, Melbourne attractions and more

Live Mint

If you plan to catch the Boxing Day Test match in Australia this year, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your trip. This year’s Boxing Day Test is the fourth Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024 match. The lifting of travel restrictions, Australia’s diverse attractions and iconic events like the Boxing Day Test have fuelled this rise. …

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7 months ago

Why Melbourne's Boxing Day Test is in limbo after Cricket Australia opened the door to moving the famous match to a new venue

Daily Mail

Sydney could also lose New Year's Test at SCG The future of Melbourne's Boxing Day Test is in limbo due to an ongoing stand-off between Cricket Australia and the Victorian government. It was previously reported Cricket Australia is refusing to lock in Melbourne and Sydney in their historical place as host venues for Test matches beyond this season, declaring there …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins: From championship titles to personal demons, inspiring Aussie skipper conquers everything

Hindustan Times

Melbourne, December 30 : 2023 will be remembered as the year of skipper Pat Cummins, as the silent, smiling Australian assassin guided the multi-time World Cup-winning side to numerous memorable championship title wins and concluded the year with a huge win over Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test, in which he also took a ten-wicket haul. -Securing sixth ICC Cricket …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu

Australian opener David Warner concluded his Boxing Day Test journey in an unremarkable manner during the second Test against Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. In what was his final Boxing Day Test innings, Warner could score just six runs in 16 balls before being cleaned up by Mir Hamza. Last year, Warner played one of his all-time great …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: David Warner plays his final Boxing Day Test inning, bids goodbye to MCG in whites

Hindustan Times

Melbourne, December 28 : Australian opener David Warner concluded his 'Boxing Day Test' journey in an unremarkable manner during the second Test against Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. HT Image In what was his final Boxing Day Test innings, Warner could score just six runs in 16 balls before being cleaned up by Mir Hamza. Last year, Warner …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs SA: Melbourne to Centurion, life comes full circle for KL Rahul from one Boxing Day Test to another – India TV

India TV News

It's been just 30 minutes when India held Australia to a stalemate in the Boxing Day Test and skipper MS Dhoni spoke at the press conference. As far as Tests were concerned, Rahul hit a century at Lord's and Centurion in the same year but then came a lull which saw him score 125 runs in 10 innings and was …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs South Africa 1st Test weather forecast: Will rain play spoilsport in Centurion for Boxing Day Test?

Firstpost

India are set to take on South Africa in the first Test at Centurion’s SuperSport Park starting from 26 December. With limited-overs leg of their tour of South Africa done and dusted, Team India’s focus next shifts towards a two-match Test series against the Proteas, starting with the Boxing Day Test in Centurion from Tuesday. What’s the weather forecast for …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli sweat it out at nets ahead of Boxing Day Test

Firstpost

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were seen sharing a hug on Sunday during Team India’s first practice session at Centurion’s SuperSport Park ahead of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not played for India since that defeat, but the duo are set to return for the two-match Test series against South Africa, starting …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar picks India's playing XI for 1st Test vs South Africa: Kohli after Gill; Ashwin teams up with Jadeja

Hindustan Times

For the first time in India's multi-format tour to South Africa, seasoned campaigners Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah will feature in the Indian playing XI on Tuesday. With India set to meet South Africa for the series opener next week, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has picked his playing XI for the Boxing Day Test at the SuperSport Park …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

South Africa coach fires fresh 'Rabada' warning in lead-up to Boxing Day Test against Rohit Sharma's Team India

Hindustan Times

South Africa will welcome the return of pace ace Kagiso Rabada in its squad for the upcoming Test series opener against visitors India on Tuesday. After losing the One Day International series to Rohit Sharma-less Team India, hosts South Africa will hope to restore parity by defeating the visitors in the two Tests. Speaking to reporters in the lead-up to …

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1 year ago

IND vs SA Test series: How has Team India performed in Boxing Day Tests in history?

India TV News

IND vs SA Test series: India are all set to have a go at South Africa in search of a historical Test series win at the latter's home as they take on the Proteas in a two-match Test series. How has Team India performed in Boxing Day Tests? An Indian team first played in that fixture in 1985 and the …

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1 year ago

What is Boxing Day Test? Why does it start on 26th December? Know here

India TV News

India, South Africa, Australia and Pakistan are gearing up for their Boxing day Tests as 26th December is a little away from now. Boxing Day Test is a Test match played annually on the next day of Christmas i.e. From 1980 onwards, Australia hosts a Boxing Day Test every year, starting from December 26. While Melbourne hosts the Boxing Day …

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Tearaway pacer left out as Australia announce squad for Boxing Day Test against Pakistan

India TV News

Australia have reduced the 14-member squad that they had announced for the Perth Test against Pakistan to 13 for the Boxing Day Test to be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground starting December 26. Lyon, in particular, claimed his 500th Test wicket in the fixture and became only the third Australian to reach the feat behind legendary leg spinner Shane …

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1 year ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 18: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

Australia have announced a 13-member squad for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan starting December 26 in Melbourne. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Australia announce squad for Boxing Day Test against Pakistan Australia have reduced the 14-member squad that they had announced for the Perth Test against Pakistan to 13 for the Boxing Day Test to be played at …

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1 year ago

Shane Warne's family speak out about cricket star's legacy ahead of Boxing Day test

Daily Mail

Shane Warne's family have teamed up with Cricket Australia to celebrate the late legend, and help raise awareness of heart health. On Tuesday, his father Keith, and brother Jason, appeared on Channel Seven's Sunrise to announce they've set up 23 heart testing stations around the MCG ahead of the Boxing Day test. Shane Warne's family have teamed up with Cricket …

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1 year, 7 months ago

This year's Boxing Day Test could be the last held in Melbourne under new Cricket Australia policy

Daily Mail

Cricket Australia is refusing to lock in Melbourne and Sydney in their historical place as host venues for Test matches beyond this season, declaring there's a 'good runway to look at our future content now'. Other states have made yearly waves about potentially poaching both the Boxing Day Test from the MCG and the New Year's Test from the SCG, …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Anrich Nortje gets crowd roaring ‘chug, chug’ after they hilariously mimic Kagiso Rabada during Boxing Day Test

Hindustan Times

South Africa didn't have the best outing on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, but Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje did have their share of fun. Anrich Nortje stretches as spectators react during the second Test between South Africa and Australia The crowd tried to synch with Rabada's movements, as he stretched his arms and body, a …

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IND vs AUS: What is India's record in the coveted Boxing Day Test?

AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test

If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test

Jasprit Bumrah and Co. engage in hardcore bowling practice before Boxing Day Test

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne

What Is Boxing Day Test? A Look At Team India's Boxing Day Test Records

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Travis Head confident he’ll be ‘fine’ for Boxing Day Test

BGT 2024: Planning to catch India vs Australia Boxing Day Test? Know budget, Melbourne attractions and more

Why Melbourne's Boxing Day Test is in limbo after Cricket Australia opened the door to moving the famous match to a new venue

Pat Cummins: From championship titles to personal demons, inspiring Aussie skipper conquers everything

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

AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: David Warner plays his final Boxing Day Test inning, bids goodbye to MCG in whites

IND vs SA: Melbourne to Centurion, life comes full circle for KL Rahul from one Boxing Day Test to another – India TV

India vs South Africa 1st Test weather forecast: Will rain play spoilsport in Centurion for Boxing Day Test?

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli sweat it out at nets ahead of Boxing Day Test

Sunil Gavaskar picks India's playing XI for 1st Test vs South Africa: Kohli after Gill; Ashwin teams up with Jadeja

South Africa coach fires fresh 'Rabada' warning in lead-up to Boxing Day Test against Rohit Sharma's Team India

IND vs SA Test series: How has Team India performed in Boxing Day Tests in history?

What is Boxing Day Test? Why does it start on 26th December? Know here

Tearaway pacer left out as Australia announce squad for Boxing Day Test against Pakistan

India TV Sports Wrap on December 18: Today's top 10 trending news stories

Shane Warne's family speak out about cricket star's legacy ahead of Boxing Day test

This year's Boxing Day Test could be the last held in Melbourne under new Cricket Australia policy

Watch: Anrich Nortje gets crowd roaring ‘chug, chug’ after they hilariously mimic Kagiso Rabada during Boxing Day Test