India vs Australia 4th Test Day 1 LIVE Score Updates: Shubman Gill Dropped As India Field First

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: MCG Pitch Report

Sunil Gavaskar and Mark Nicholas with the pitch report: “The heavy roller is doing its bit on the surface. There’s a lot of grass on the surface, day 1 pitch, there will be plenty in it for the bowlers. As the sun beats down, batting will become easier. 7mm grass on the surface, it might be slightly tacky at the start. The first couple of hours will be a real test for the batters. The conditions are really hot.”

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1 Live: Harsha Bhogle Unhappy With India’s XI

Harsha Bhogle not entire convinced with Team India’s playing XI selection.

“I hope it goes well but I am a touch uncomfortable with this team. Jadeja at 6, Nitish at 7 and Washington at 8 seems a long lower middle order but effectively, with 5 bowlers, Nitish is being preferred to Gill as a batter. Fingers crossed,” he posted on X.

I hope it goes well but I am a touch uncomfortable with this team. Jadeja at 6, Nitish at 7 and Washington at 8 seems a long lower middle order but effectively, with 5 bowlers, Nitish is being preferred to Gill as a batter. Fingers crossed

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 25, 2024

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1: Konstas 4th Youngest Test Debutant For Australia

Sam Konstas becomes the 4th youngest Test debutant for Australia. Here’s how he stacks up against the others…

17y 239d: Ian Craig vs SA Melbourne 1953

18y 193d: Pat Cummins vs SA Joburg 2011

18y 232d: Tom Garrett vs Eng Melbourne 1877

19y 85d: Sam Konstas vs Ind Melbourne 2024

19y 96: Clem Hill vs Eng Lord’s 1896

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1 Live: How The Two Teams Are Shaping Up

Here’s a look at the playing XIs of both the teams:

Australia Playing XI: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland

India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Australia Opt To Bat

Australia captain Pat Cummins have won the toss and opted to bat first. India make a big change in playing XI, with Shubman Gill being dropped in favour of an additional spinner who is Washington Sundar. Rohit Sharma, meanwhile, is set to open this time.

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: India Look To Make It Hat-trick Of Wins

India have beaten Australia at the MCG over the last two visits, in 2018 and 2020. Will Rohit Sharma’s men make it 3 in 3 this time and take the crucial 2-1 lead in the 5-match series?

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1 Live: Sam Konstas’ Big Debut

Australian rookie Sam Konstas is all set to make his debut at the ‘G’ in the Boxing Day Test against India. He has been keen to face India’s Jasprit Bumrah and this battle could shape up the Test. We are minutes away from the toss.

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: A Look At MCG Wicket

Here’s a quick look at the pitch that will be used on Day 1 at MCG. Pacers are expected to be delighted seeing the amount of grass that is visible on the wicket this morning. What do you think?

Hello and good morning from Melbourne. We are 30 minutes away from toss and here’s the Day 1 pitch for the Boxing Day Test. #TeamIndia #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/toGMIACq42

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 25, 2024

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1 Live: Focus On India’s Team Composition

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia from the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Boxing Day Test is here and it is expected to be a cracker. India’s playing XI will be in the spotlight, especially with regards to skipper Rohit Sharma’s batting position. Ravindra Jadeja featured as the lone spinner in Brisbane but would that continue or Tanush Kotian will get to make this debut? We will find out as the toss takes place at 4:30 AM IST.