Hosts Australia failed to slam the door shut on India while Jasprit Bumrah’s late spell kept the the door slightly ajar for the visitors at the MCG

With Australia at 311 for six at Stumps on Day 1, are India still in with a good enough chance to come up trumps at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)?

After a feisty start to the Boxing Day Test, the focus shifts to Day 2. The Indian team will be aiming to get Steve Smith early on, who stands unbeaten at 68 alongside Pat Cummins. The Day 2 promises to be as interesting as day 1.

After a rainy draw at Brisbane, the focus shifts to the Boxing Day Test at MCG as India and Australia renew their rivalry in the 4th Test with the day 1 action in front of a sold out Melbourne crowd.

Australia heaved a major sigh of relief on Wednesday after skipper Pat Cummins declared run-machine Travis Head fit for the Boxing Day test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India nemesis Head,

Captain Rohit Sharma's batting position will be in focus as India look to win at MCG and thus retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, thus extending their hold on it to five consecutive series.

India captain Rohit Sharma is set to play on top order in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Stadium in Melbourne.