Australia and India's match marks the 50th anniversary of the Boxing Day tradition at the MCG. There have been some memorable moments over the years.

India and Australia clash in the 4th Test match in Melbourne while the WTC leaders South Africa host Pakistan in their first Test in Centurion. Afghanistan and Zimbabwe also clash in the Boxing Day Test match starting on Thursday.

The on-field conduct of India cricket legen Virat Kohli's has come under the microscope in the Boxing Day test in Melbourne after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off

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Boxing Day has made a significant place in the sporting calendar with several top-flight cricket and football matches happening on December 26 every year.

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.

Batsman Travis Head was declared fit for the Boxing Day Test against India on Wednesday in a big boost for Australia while Scott Boland was confirmed as the injured Josh Hazlewood's replacement.