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England coach Brendon McCullum wants to continue despite a heavy Ashes series defeat, saying decisions on his future rest with others.

McCullum wants to stay as England coach despite Ashes drubbing

England coach Brendon McCullum wants to continue despite a heavy Ashes series defeat, saying decisions on his future rest with others.

England coach Brendon McCullum wants to stay in his job despite a chastening Ashes series defeat but admits his future is out of his hands.
England are 3-0 down in the five-match series after just 11 days of cricket, outplayed by a hungry Australian team.
McCullum had branded the tour as "the biggest series of all our lives" but defeats in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide have ended the tourists' hopes of wresting back the Ashes from their fierce rivals.
Now he and managing director of men's cricket Rob Key are facing tough questions over their positions after yet another England capitulation in Australia.
McCullum's predecessor, Chris Silverwood, did not survive a 4-0 defeat four years ago.
The New Zealander has a contract with England until the end of 2027 -- a period that includes the next home Ashes, earlier in the same year.
But the 44-year-old said, in comments carried by British media, that his fate would be decided by others.
"I'll just keep trying to do the job, try to learn the lessons that we haven't quite got right here and try to make some adjustments," said McCullum. "Those questions are for someone else, not for me.
"Sometimes you don't win, and then those decisions are up to other people. It's a pretty good gig, it's good fun. You travel the world with the lads and try to play some exciting cricket and try to achieve some things."
McCullum said he believed England had improved since he took over in 2022, when he and captain Ben Stokes came together and urged players to play a fearless form of cricket dubbed "Bazball".
"We're not the finished article, but I think we've definitely improved as a cricket team," he said. "We've had an identity about us.
"You're always looking at what you've got right and what you've got wrong, and you're not too ignorant to admit -- or too arrogant either -- that you get some things wrong. (It's OK) as long as you don't keep making the same mistakes."
McCullum said England must show their identity in the final two games of the series, in Melbourne and Sydney.
"I'll always have the back of my players, and always support them, and I'll always make sure that I'm protective of them as well in a public forum," he said.
"That doesn't mean you don't challenge privately, but in a public forum, you're always protective.
"I wouldn't imagine anything would change in the coming days as we look to try and salvage something from this. I have conviction in the style of cricket that I try to get the teams to play, with the players that you've got who are suited to it."

Australia captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon have been ruled out of the fourth Ashes Test, with Steve Smith set to lead at the MCG.

Todd Murphy Debuts; Cummins Rested for Melbourne Ashes Test

Melbourne Ashes: Murphy Steps In, Cummins Sits Out

Australia captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon have been ruled out of the fourth Ashes Test, with Steve Smith set to lead at the MCG.

Australian skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were Tuesday ruled out of the fourth Ashes Test against England with the veteran spinner facing surgery and an extended period on the sidelines.
Quick bowler Jhye Richardson and spinner Todd Murphy were named as cover in a 15-man squad for the clash starting on Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Australia have already retained the Ashes with eight-wicket wins in Perth and Brisbane and an 82-run victory in Adelaide.
"Pat Cummins will miss the match as part of his ongoing management plan," Cricket Australia said, with Adelaide his first Test since July after lower back issues.
Steve Smith, who captained the team in Cummins' absence during the first two Tests, will lead the team again in Melbourne after missing Adelaide with vertigo symptoms.
"Nathan Lyon will have surgery on a torn right hamstring which will sideline him for an extended period," the governing body added.
Lyon, 38, damaged his right hamstring saving a boundary on day five in Adelaide fielding and hobbled off after.
In Adelaide, he claimed his 564th wicket to move clear of fellow Australian great Glenn McGrath and into sixth on the all-time Test bowling list.
Murphy is set to play his first home Test, with his seven previous Tests all overseas. He last played for Australia in Sri Lanka earlier this year.
Richardson was included after a four-year Test absence, during which he underwent three shoulder surgeries.
Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc are again set to lead the attack after pulling up well from Adelaide, with Michael Neser, Brendan Doggett and Richardson battling to join them.
Australia squad: Steve Smith (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Todd Murphy, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster

Travis Head’s unique "finger on the ice" celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant in the Boxing Day Test sparks both intrigue and controversy, drawing reactions from players and critics.

Travis Head explains 'finger on ice' celebration after dismissing Pant

Head's celebration quickly gained attention and went viral on social media. After the match, Australian captain Pat Cummins was asked about it and he offered a lighthearted explanation.

Australia batter Travis Head has explained his unusual celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant in the Boxing Day Test, stating it signifies "finger on the ice," a quirky gesture that he first showed during the tour of Sri Lanka.
After batting through an entire session, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant appeared poised to guide India to a draw on the final day of the Boxing Day Test.
However, Head turned the game on its head by dismissing Pant, which triggered a dramatic Indian collapse and paved the way for a 184-run Australian victory, giving the hosts a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Pant mis-timed a pull shot and was caught at long-on, after which Head celebrated the moment with his distinctive gesture of folding the fingers of his left hand into a circle and dipping the forefinger of his right hand into it.
"Finger on the ice. I started in Sri Lanka. I put my finger on the ice and be ready to go for the next one," Head told 'Triple M Radio' after the Melbourne Test.
"I didn't expect to be bowling. I thought Galle would be my next bowling. I'll go put it down in a little cup of ice, be ready to go up there next," he added, referring to Australia's upcoming tour of the island nation.
Head's celebration quickly gained attention and went viral on social media. After the match, Australian captain Pat Cummins was asked about it and he offered a lighthearted explanation.
"I can explain it. It's his finger so hot he's got to put in a cup of ice. Yeah that's what it is," Cummins told reporters.
"So, that's normally the running joke. It was in the Gabba or somewhere he got a wicket as well and just straight to the fridge, grabs a bucket of ice, puts his finger in and just walks in front of Lyno (Nathan Lyon)...just like that (he) thinks it's very funny.
"So that's what it would have been, nothing else."
However, Head's celebration didn't sit well with former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu, who demanded "stringent action" against the Australian player, calling it "obnoxious".
"Travis head's obnoxious behaviour during the course of the Melbourne test doesn't auger well for for the gentleman's game...sets the worst possible example when there are kids, women , young &amp; old watching the game.
"...this caustic conduct did not insult an individual but a nation of 1.5 billion Indians...stringent punishment that would serve a deterrent for the future generations needs to be slapped on him so that no one dares follow suit !!!" Sidhu posted on X.
The two teams will play the pivotal final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting January 3.

Virat Kohli was booed by fans after his dismissal in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. Following the incident, he had a brief stand-off with the crowd at MCG, adding to the controversy.

Virat Kohli Faces Boos and Stand-Off with Fans After Dismissal in Boxing Day Test

Kohli's conduct has become a hot topic in the ongoing fourth Test where he shoulder-charged 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day. It resulted in a fine and a demerit point.

Star India batter Virat Kohli was booed and jeered while walking back to the dressing room after his dismissal in the Boxing Day Test against Australia here on Friday, prompting him to turn around for a brief stand-off with the fans.
Kohli's conduct has become a hot topic in the ongoing fourth Test where he shoulder-charged 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day. It resulted in a fine and a demerit point.
On Friday, Kohli batted well for his 36 before being caught behind off Scott Boland.
He was dismissed shortly after a mix-up with Yashasvi Jaiswal resulted in the opener running himself out at 82. Watch video: 
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As he entered the tunnel leading up to the dressing room, fans in that section of the MCG began booing him and also made some comments in a short clip that has since gone viral.
Kohli strode back after hearing something that was not clearly audible in the 22-second video.
The 36-year-old didn't seem pleased as he looked at the stands on his left before being escorted back to his original destination by a security personnel.
His face off with Konstas on Thursday was condemned as unnecessary by even former India players. ALSO WATCH: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/watch-yashasvi-jaiswal-run-out-following-mix-up-with-virat-kohli-in-boxing-day-test-1735286663343" target="_blank">Yashasvi Jaiswal Run Out Following Mix-Up With Virat Kohli in Boxing Day Test</a> &nbsp;

India reached 164/5 at stumps on Day 2, trailing Australia by 310 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (82) and Virat Kohli (36) steadied India’s innings after early setbacks.

India trails Australia by 310 runs on Day 2

Resuming at their overnight score of 311 for six, the hosts added 163 runs on the day to post a commanding total.

A familiar collapse unfolded after Yashasvi Jaiswal's inexplicable run-out as India stared down the barrel at 164/5 against a menacing Australia on day two of the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
Jaiswal, who was quite fluent during his 118-ball stay that yielded 82 runs, was way short of his crease after a mix-up with Virat Kohli (36) while attempting a quick single, handing Australia the breakthrough that could prove decisive.
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India are still 310 runs behind Australia's first innings score of 474 and would need another 111 runs to avoid a follow-on that should never have been a consideration on a placid batting track.
It was 153 for 2 at one stage and in four overs, another three wickets fell with Gautam Gambhir's plan of sending a night watchman in Akash Deep turning out to be one of the many poor calls that the head coach has taken in this game.
In a space of barely five minutes, cricket showed its fickle nature as Jaiswal pushed towards mid-on and called for a quick single with an assured Kohli (36) at the other end. Kohli took a step and half before retreating.
Pat Cummins swooped the ball and threw at the striker's end with a frustrated Jaiswal seen telling his idol "my call".
This moment will be one for posterity as Kohli looked down and perhaps felt that he could have at least said a loud "No" to allow Jaiswal to sprint back.
The run-out broke his concentration and for the first time after 85 balls, he poked a delivery bowled in the corridor of uncertainty and it was the end.
Scott Boland repeated the dismissal that has been a norm for quite a while now. Akash Deep didn't have the technique to survive and the day ended in Australia's favour just like it started.
The Jaiswal-Kohli pair had added 102 runs and looked comfortable just like they did in the Perth second innings. The ball hardly did anything after Rohit Sharma (3) played a poor shot and KL Rahul got a ripper from Pat Cummins.
Jaiswal was in regal form, as he cut, pulled, drove and lofted the Australian bowlers stamping his authority as the next megastar of Indian batting.
Kohli, at the other end, endured boos for Thursday's run-in with debutant Sam Konstas and battled his demons
This was after Steve Smith's 34th Test hundred ensured a very good total for hosts.
Starting the day at 311 for 6, Smith added 112 and 44 runs with Cummins (49) and Mitchell Starc (15) respectively, leaving the visitors searching for back-up plans.
Jasprit Bumrah (4/99 in 28.4 oves) was once again brilliant despite the first spell thrashing from Konstas but Mohammed Siraj's ordinary showing (0/122 in 23 overs) was the primary reason for batters not being under any pressure.
Smith, who was unbeaten overnight on 68 off 111 balls, took another 56 deliveries in the second morning to complete a Test ton which placed him on even keel with the legendary Sunil Gavaskar (34).
The century came with a push drive through the vacant cover region and celebrations were pretty muted with a just vigorous head nod for his teammates in the dug-out.
Smith, who had a torrid run till the second Test of this series, played both days in contrasting styles. On Thursday, he was ready to be patient and waited for deliveries at the expense of looking ugly.
On Friday, the same batter was walking down the track to force the bowlers to alter their length. He was ready to pull and hook, getting two sixes off Bumrah and Siraj respectively.
Despite a significant drop in temperature and some nip in the air, Indians failed to make use of the semi-new Kookaburra, with lines going all awry and length being short enough to be punished. Cummins was allowed to settle down and hit seven boundaries.
The Indian ploy of playing two spinners backfired with Ravindra Jadeja (3/78 in 22 overs) and Washington Sundar (1/49 in 15 overs) never looking penetrative.
For a change, Siraj didn&rsquo;t try and sledge an in-form batter, something that he did in Adelaide with some disastrous results.
But that didn't soften the Australian supporters, who constantly booed him and Kohli as and when the ball went to them.

Tensions rose as Virat Kohli and debutant Sam Konstas clashed during the fourth Test. Despite the altercation, Konstas shone with a remarkable debut fifty.

Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas Clash During Boxing Day Test

Konstas might have dismissed it as routine but former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting blamed Kohli for instigating the exchange.

Virat Kohli and Australian youngster Sam Konstas were on Thursday involved in a physical altercation because of which the Indian superstar was fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point even though it was played down as an accidental bump by the 19-year-old debutant.
The brief showdown took place after the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day of the fourth Test here when the players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch in the face off that was initiated by the travelling star.
Kohli was eventually charged with breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct by on-field umpires Joel Wilson and Michael Gough, third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and fourth umpire Shawn Craig.
He accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft at the end of day's play.
"Virat Kohli has been fined 20 percent of his match fee and awarded one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct," the ICC said in a statement.
"No formal hearing was needed as Kohli accepted the sanctions propsed by Match Referee Andy Pycroft," it added.
After the physical contact, both players quickly turned around to glance at each other and engage in a heated exchange of words before Konstas' teammate Usman Khawaja stepped in to separate them. The on-field umpires also had a word with the two and things cooled down rather quickly.
Speaking to reporters after stumps, Konstas said Kohli bumped into him but it wasn't deliberate.
"I was just doing my gloves and I think he accidentally bumped me. I think that's just cricket and can happen with tension," said the teenager.
"I think the emotions got to both of us," Konstas had told 'Channel 7' during the second session.
The ICC's Code of Conduct states that "any form of inappropriate physical contact is prohibited in cricket. Without limitation, players will breach this regulation if they deliberately, recklessly and/or negligently walk or run into or shoulder another player or umpire".
Konstas, who was batting on 27 at the time, went on to hit Jasprit Bumrah for two boundaries and a six in the next over.
The teenager scored a stunning fifty on debut before Ravindra Jadeja trapped him leg before wicket.
India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, who addressed the media in the end-of-day press conference, also brushed aside the incident as nothing big.
"When you play a game, there will be emotions but it is not as big as it seems. I wasn't aware of what happened and don't know what was said," he said in response to queries.
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Kohli criticised for his actions
Konstas might have dismissed it as routine but former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting blamed Kohli for instigating the exchange. He went to the extent of saying that Kohli could face disciplinary action for it.
"Have a look where Virat walks. Virat's walked one whole pitch over to his right and instigated that confrontation. No doubt in my mind whatsoever," Ponting said on Channel 7 while watching the replay of the incident.
"I have no doubt that the umpires and the referee will have a good look at that. Fielders should be nowhere near the batsman at that stage.
"It looked to me that Konstas looked up really late, wouldn't even know anyone is in front of him. That man on-screen there (Kohli) might have a few questions to answer," Ponting added.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who was at the helm during Kohli's captaincy, said the run-in was unnecessary.
"There is a line and you don't want to overstep that line. That's unnecessary, totally unnecessary. You don't want to see that. You know Virat is a senior player, he has been captain of the side," he said on 'Fox Sports'.
"He will have his own explanations for this but it's something you don't want to see. One person who would be watching, his eyes locked into the proceedings is Andy Pycroft," he added.

India reduced Australia to 311/6 at stumps on Day 1, with debutant Sam Konstas impressing with a 60-run knock. Jasprit Bumrah claimed 3 wickets.

India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Day 1 Summary

Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72), and Steve Smith (68 not out) all contributed with fifties on a good batting surface.

Jasprit Bumrah's knack of coming up with magic deliveries in crunch situations kept India alive after Australia's top-order, headlined by teen debutant Sam Konstas' stroke-filled half-century, guided the hosts to 311 for 6 on the opening day of the fourth Test here on Thursday.
If Konstas' audacious 60 off 65 balls enthralled the near sell-out crowd of over 80,000 at the MCG during a humid morning session, Bumrah's (3/75 in 21 overs) deception of length to dismiss Travis Head (0) also had its takers as chants of 'Boom, Boom, Booooomraaaaaaah' reverberated through the stands.
Coming into the Test with back-to-back hundreds, Head couldn't judge the length of a Bumrah delivery that was pitched slightly fuller than what the batter expected. He shouldered his arms trusting the bounce but the 66.2 overs old Kookaburra nipped back to clip the off-bail.
In the next over, he removed an out-of-form Mitchell Marsh (4), having got Usman Khawaja (57 off 121 balls) with the half-tracker in the post-lunch session.
The first two sessions, however, belonged to Australia with senior players Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne (72 off 145 balls) and Steve Smith (68 batting, 111 balls) scoring half-centuries.
The final session was all about Bumrah magic. The Indian spearhead didn't let the hosts completely walk away with the game which they threatened to do at one stage.
He now has 24 wickets in the series. With Mohammed Siraj (0/69 in 15 overs) off-colour, Bumrah didn't have much support save off-spinner Washington Sundar (1/37 in 12 overs), who bowled a containing line.
Akash Deep (1/59 in 19 overs) though got Alex Carey with the second new ball at the fag end of the day.
Even Ravindra Jadeja (1/54 in 14 overs) leaked runs despite getting Konstas out and Nitish Reddy, the batting all-rounder, was only used before the second new ball was taken.
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'Sam Jams at the G'
The morning was owned by the precocious 19-year-old from New South Wales.
Konstas didn't show any nerves during his scintillating knock, which comprised of two sixes off Bumrah.
He also didn't mind a good scrap with India's superstar Virat Kohli, whose shoulder brush with the 19-year-old led to a brief confrontation.
In fact, Bumrah was hit for a six for the first time in a Test since Cameron Green hit him for one back in 2021. The gap between Konstas' first six, which was a lap scoop, and the one that Green hit three years ago was 4000 legal Test match deliveries.
After a conventional lap scoop for maximum, Konstas also hit a reverse lap scoop towards third man for another boundary. The second six was pummelled over mid-on.
The way he attacked the Indian bowling with gusto gave his veteran opening partner Khawaja a chance to get back to form with a patient half-century.
But Khawaja would be really annoyed with himself as he couldn't time a pull shot off a Bumrah half-tracker, which went straight into KL Rahul's hands in the post-lunch session.
The duo added 89 runs in such quick time that Labuschagne and last match's centurion Smith didn't need to show any urgency.
For Konstas, it all began with a few play and misses off Bumrah's opening over but as soon as the teenager got his first couple of runs, things changed dramatically.
The fearlessness of youth stood out on the big stage as Konstas pulled off the lap-scoop against Bumrah before smashing him over mid-on for another maximum.
The fans and experts alike were forced to think the last time Bumrah (1/50 in 15 overs) was hit for two sixes in his first spell of a Test match. They couldn't because it never happened in a first spell.
The stump mic caught Bumrah saying "Beginner's Luck" but Konstas seemed to have enough wares to answer his probing queries. And it was laced with a lot of spunk as he got into a verbal duel with Kohli after their shoulders brushed while crossing each other.
He often shuffled towards leg-stump to make room and on one occasion, crunched Bumrah past cover.
Mohammed Siraj was welcomed into the attack with a loud round of boos as he sledged the youngster due to his unconventional hitting style.
In all, Konstas hit six fours apart from the two maximums. Only Akash bowled a good channel among the pacers as Siraj was guilty of going too full or too short.
As Australia scored at more than a fair clip, skipper Rohit Sharma had to introduce Ravindra Jadeja (1/33 in 11 overs) in the 16th over to at least stem the flow of runs before it went out of hand.
The decision did pay dividends as the seasoned spinner got an arm ball to skid through with the angle to trap Konstas in front.
Khawaja and Labuschagne then added 65 for the second wicket with the Pakistan-born opener hitting Akash for a couple of boundaries to complete his first fifty of the series.

As India prepares for the Boxing Day Test against Australia, all eyes are on skipper Rohit Sharma’s batting position. With the series tied 1-1, Rohit's move to open could disrupt the lineup, possibly affecting players like KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. 

Rohit Sharma Faces Key Batting Decisions in Boxing Day Test

India are back at one of their favourite Australian venues where they have remained undefeated in Tests since the 2014 series.

Divine intervention and a wagging tail might have lifted India's sagging spirits in Brisbane but an out-of-form skipper Rohit Sharma's batting position will be in focus against a dangerous Australia bracing to deliver the knockout punch in the 'Boxing Day' Test starting here on Thursday.
The Indian skipper was the last to hit the nets on Christmas eve and there is speculation doing rounds that he could replace the team's most assured opener, KL Rahul, at the top of the order.
If that happens, Rahul will come in at No. 3 while Shubman Gill could either play in the middle order or make way for a Dhruv Jurel in the playing eleven. The series is currently locked 1-1.
The Indian skipper stopped batting in the middle order after being elevated to the opening slot back in 2019. But he chose to come down in Adelaide and Brisbane to accommodate an in-form Rahul and first-Test centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The move was a spectacular failure and it remains to be seen how the team adjusts in case Rohit opens and Gill is either dropped or bats at number five.
Asked about his batting position during the pre-match press conference, he was borderline irritated.
"Let's not worry about that. I think who bats where, we should be discussing that within ourselves and I shouldn't be answering this question in every press conference," the skipper just about held his composure.
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How teams are stacked
Both captains feel that 1-1 after three games is a fair reflection of the competition between the sides but things can quickly change at the MCG.
The rain-affected draw at the Gabba was like a soothing balm for India after Pink Test debacle in Adelaide.
But now, India are back at one of their favourite Australian venues where they have remained undefeated in Tests since the 2014 series.
The last two (2018-19 and 2020-21) of the three Tests (other being 2014-15) resulted in Indian wins where solid batting played its part.
But this line-up, with three young mavericks (Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill), one confident opener (KL Rahul) and a couple of ageing stalwarts (Virat Kohli and Rohit) hasn't looked very assured.
They will have to put up their best show against a home team which isn't exactly a runaway favourite either but has shown tremendous resilience.
For under-fire Rohit, it is his own reputation as a Test batter that is at stake while Kohli will need to channelise the inner champion in him which lit up the MCG skyline with the most talked about sixes in his T20 career.
Those sixes required flair, the situation now will warrant loads of patience when Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc tease him with that probing line outside the off stump.
For Rohit, the equation is as simple as it gets. Win the next two Tests and likely head into a potentially memorable swansong at the Lord's in June.
A captain has to score and even without an injured Josh Hazlewood, Australia would be a handful with local hero Scott Boland ready to bowl those uncompromising hard lengths.
Jaiswal, Gill and Pant would like to live up to their own expectations and go into the game with an uncluttered mindset as expected by their skipper.
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Indian Bowling combination
For the hosts, all eyes will be on teenage sensation Sam Konstas, billed as one for the future with an attacking game to match Jasprit Bumrah.
Konstas would do well to know that Bumrah has already put brakes on his predecessor Nathan McSweeney's career.
The other good news for Australia is that the marauding Travis Head is fully fit and raring to go at Melbourne which is certain to increase the creases on Rohit's forehead.
Head had an extended session on Wednesday where he appeared for a fitness test and then looked in good touch at the nets.
With scores of 89, 140 and 152, the Indian bowlers need some special plans to counter their main threat.
Temperature is predicted to be close to 40 degrees followed by an equally hot second day, which is why the role of an extra spinner is being seriously looked into by the team management.
But if one looks at teams in recent Tests at MCG, the option for second specialist spinner has never looked viable.
The pitches at MCG, over the years, don't have too many cracks but could offer variable bounce which Nathan Lyon has used to the fullest in the past.
But then Lyon, as a finger spinner, is in a different league compared to a relatively inexperienced Washington Sundar.
The question is where does one fit in Washington? Dropping Nitish Reddy could just be a very poor move.
Will they trade a seamer like Akash Deep specifically looking at conditions? Looks unlikely unless it's a like-for-like fast bowler taking that slot.
Rohit will have a lot on his plate as skipper and more as batter if he goes back to the top.
Teams (from):
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Tanush Kotian, Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Dhruv Jurel, Devdutt Padikkal.
Australia (XI): Pat Cummins (captain), Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marcus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland.
Match Starts at 5 am.

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.

Travis Head confident of playing boxing day test

The 30-year-old, who has been in red-hot form with 409 runs at an average of 81.80 this series.

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 in Brisbane 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 Test after the drawn affair.
"Very pleased with the way I am batting at the moment. Just a little sore, but I should be fine (before the next game)," Head, who was adjudged the player of the match, said after the game.
The 30-year-old, who has been in red-hot form with 409 runs at an average of 81.80 this series, noticeably struggled to run between the wickets during his brief innings of 17 on day five.
At times, he was seen clutching his groin, raising concerns among the commentators.
Former pacer Brett Lee called the visuals "worrying signs", noting Head&rsquo;s limited movement, while Indian great Ravi Shastri also expressed concern, describing the potential injury as a "body blow" for Australia, given Head's big role in the batting lineup.
Head did not take the field during India's second innings, fuelling further speculation.
The left-hander further reflected on his approach this series, attributing his success to adapting well to challenging conditions and staying composed at the crease.
"Challenging wicket. I had to work through the gears. I had different plans, pleased I could get through those. Good partnership with (Steve) Smith," he said on their centuries, contributing to their 241-run massive stand.
"I just try to sum up the conditions well. What I've done well this series is assess the conditions. Pleased with the tempo I've batted with. Pretty relaxed communication.
"Felt like he was back in his rhythm, and he gives me full freedom and confidence knowing he's going to be there for a long while. I feel like I am playing the situation in front of me," he added.

India's Nitu Ganghas has done the improbable!
The 21-year-old boxer from Haryana has won Gold in the Minimumweight category at the Commonwealth Games.
The 2-time World Youth Champion never looked out of place in Birmingham and her gold medal finish validates how she can compete with the best of the best at the senior level.
Nitu was simply unstoppable in the final. She dominated right from the word go and England's Demie-Jade Resztan was just no match for the Indian.
The judges unanimously awarded her first place with a 5-0 scoreline, giving India their first Boxing Gold in this edition.

CWG: 21-year-old Nitu Ganghas wins India's first Gold in boxing in Birmingham

21-year-old Nitu Ganghas gave India their first boxing Gold medal of #CommonwealthGames with a sensational 5-0 win in the final.



CWG: Nitu Ganghas wins India's first Gold in boxing in Birmingham

The 21-year-old boxer from Haryana won Gold in the Minimumweight category at the Commonwealth Games.

India's Nitu Ganghas has done the improbable!
The 21-year-old boxer from Haryana has won Gold in the Minimumweight category at the Commonwealth Games.
The 2-time World Youth Champion never looked out of place in Birmingham and her gold medal finish validates how she can compete with the best of the best at the senior level.
Nitu was simply unstoppable in the final. She dominated right from the word go and England's Demie-Jade Resztan was just no match for the Indian. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cwg-india-end-16-year-wait-clinch-bronze-in-women-s-hockey-1659865194519">CWG: India end 16-year wait, clinch bronze in women's hockey</a>
The judges unanimously awarded her first place with a 5-0 scoreline, giving India their first Boxing Gold in this edition.

CricBait&nbsp;| Bowlers lead India to a big win in the 1st Test as Kohli's men begin the series with their first-ever Test win in Centurion. Lav Vaid speaks to Gaurav Sethi and Shubham Mishra

CricBait | Bowlers led Into to a big win vs South Africa in Centurion

CricBait | Bowlers lead India to a big win in the 1st Test as Kohli's men begin the series with their first-ever Test win in Centurion. @lav_vaid speaks to @BoredCricket and @Shub4438CricBait | Bowlers lead India to a big win in the 1st Test as Kohli's men begin the series with their first-ever Test win in Centurion. @lav_vaid speaks to @BoredCricket and @Shub4438

CricBait&nbsp;| Bowlers lead India to a big win in the 1st Test as Kohli's men begin the series with their first-ever Test win in Centurion. Lav Vaid speaks to Gaurav Sethi and Shubham Mishra

CricBait&nbsp;| Bowlers lead India to a big win in the 1st Test as Kohli's men begin the series with their first-ever Test win in Centurion.

No Indian team had ever won a Test match in Centurion but Virat Kohli's men made history on Thursday as they beat South Africa by 113 runs in the 1st Test to go 1-0 up in the 3-match series.
Defending 304, India needed 6 wickets on the final day for victory and the visitors allowed the Proteas to score just 97 runs and bowled them out for 191. Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah took 3 wickets each while Ashwin and Siraj grabbed 2 each. 
The Indian team which started the year with a historic win at the Gabba, ended 2021 on a high and will go into the 2nd Test with an upper hand. 
Also read: IND vs SA Tests: Virat Kohli needs to pick better balls for playing drives feels Team India batting coach

IND vs SA Tests: India start Test series win a bang, beat South Africa by 113 runs

No Indian team had ever won a Test match in Centurion but Virat Kohli's men made history on Thursday as they beat South Africa by 113 runs in the 1st Test to go 1-0 up in the 3-match series

No Indian team had ever won a Test match in Centurion but Virat&nbsp;Kohli's men made history on Thursday as they beat South Africa by 113 runs in the 1st Test to go 1-0 up in the 3-match series.
Defending 304, India needed 6 wickets on the final day for victory and the visitors allowed the Proteas&nbsp;to score just 97 runs and bowled them out for 191. Mohammed&nbsp;Shami&nbsp;and Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah&nbsp;took 3 wickets each while Ashwin and Siraj grabbed 2 each.&nbsp;
The Indian team which started the year with a historic win at the Gabba, ended 2021 on a high and will go into the 2nd Test with an upper hand.&nbsp;

No Indian team had ever won a Test match in Centurion but Virat&nbsp;Kohli's men made history on Thursday as they beat South Africa by 113 runs in the 1st Test to go 1-0 up in the 3-match series

No Indian team had ever won a Test match in Centurion but Virat&nbsp;Kohli's men made history on Thursday as they beat South Africa by 113 runs in the 1st Test to go 1-0 up in the 3-match series.
Defending 304, India needed 6 wickets on the final day for victory and the visitors allowed the Proteas&nbsp;to score just 97 runs and bowled them out for 191. Mohammed&nbsp;Shami&nbsp;and Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah&nbsp;took 3 wickets each while Ashwin and Siraj grabbed 2 each.&nbsp;
The Indian team which started the year with a historic win at the Gabba, ended 2021 on a high and will go into the 2nd Test with an upper hand.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs SA Tests: Virat Kohli needs to pick better balls for playing drives feels Team India batting coach" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-tests-virat-kohli-needs-to-pick-better-balls-for-playing-drives-feels-team-india-batting-coach-1640859930839" target="_blank">IND vs SA Tests: Virat Kohli needs to pick better balls for playing drives feels Team India batting coach</a>

CricBait&nbsp;| As South Africa bowl out India cheaply in the 2nd innings, all 3 results are now possible on Day 5 of the Centurion Test. Can Kohli's men finish on a high? Lav Vaid speaks to Soorya Sesha, Yash Chawla and Shubham Mishra

CricBait | As Indian batters fail, all 3 results possible on Day 5

CricBait | As South Africa bowl out India cheaply in the 2nd innings, all 3 results are now possible on Day 5 of the Centurion Test. Can Kohli's men finish on a high? @lav_vaid speaks to @sooryasesha7 , @shub4438 and @chawla_yash

CricBait&nbsp;| As South Africa bowl out India cheaply in the 2nd innings, all 3 results are now possible on Day 5 of the Centurion Test. Can Kohli's men finish on a high? Lav Vaid speaks to Soorya Sesha, Yash Chawla and Shubham Mishra

CricBait&nbsp;| As South Africa bowl out India cheaply in the 2nd innings, all 3 results are now possible on Day 5 of the Centurion Test. Can Kohli's men finish on a high?&nbsp;

South Africa ended Day 4 of the Centurion Test at 94/4 and still 211 runs away from the target. Though all 3 results are possible on the final day, India would fancy their chances more than the Proteas.
Earlier, the Indian batting order fell apart and was bowled out for 174 in the 2nd innings, but still managed to post a 305-run target for South Africa. Chasing which, the hosts were 74/2 before Jasprit Bumrah's magical spell towards the end brought India back into the contest with 2 wickets.
The wicket of a well-set Dean Elgar will be crucial for Team India as the South African skipper is unbeaten on 52.
Also read: IND vs SA Centurion Test: Virat Kohli ends 2nd-consecutive year without a hundred
 

IND vs SA Centurion Test: South Africa end Day 4 at 94/4, still need 211 runs to beat India

South Africa ended Day 4 of the Centurion Test at 94/4 and still 211 runs away from the target. Though all 3 results are possible on the final day, India would fancy their chances more than the Proteas

South Africa ended Day 4 of the Centurion Test at 94/4 and still 211 runs away from the target. Though all 3 results are possible on the final day, India would fancy their chances more than the Proteas.
Earlier, the Indian batting order fell apart and was bowled out for 174 in the 2nd innings, but still managed to post a 305-run target for South Africa. Chasing which, the hosts were 74/2 before Jasprit Bumrah's&nbsp;magical spell towards the end brought India back into the contest with 2 wickets.
The wicket of a well-set&nbsp;Dean Elgar will be crucial for Team India as the South African skipper is unbeaten on 52.

South Africa ended Day 4 of the Centurion Test at 94/4 and still 211 runs away from the target. Though all 3 results are possible on the final day, India would fancy their chances more than the Proteas

South Africa ended Day 4 of the Centurion Test at 94/4 and still 211 runs away from the target. Though all 3 results are possible on the final day, India would fancy their chances more than the Proteas.
Earlier, the Indian batting order fell apart and was bowled out for 174 in the 2nd innings, but still managed to post a 305-run target for South Africa. Chasing which, the hosts were 74/2 before Jasprit Bumrah's&nbsp;magical spell towards the end brought India back into the contest with 2 wickets.
The wicket of a well-set&nbsp;Dean Elgar will be crucial for Team India as the South African skipper is unbeaten on 52.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs SA Centurion Test: Virat Kohli ends 2nd-consecutive year without a hundred" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-centurion-test-virat-kohli-ends-2nd-consecutive-year-without-a-hundred-1640786981365" target="_blank">IND vs SA Centurion Test: Virat Kohli ends 2nd-consecutive year without a hundred</a>
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Day 3 of the Centurion Test may not have started off as planned for India, but the visitors made sure they ended it on a high. India were 16/1 at stumps and led South Africa by 146 runs. 
Resuming at 272/3, India lost the remaining 7 wickets for just 49 runs and were bowled out for 327. Lungi Ngidi was the destroyer in chief and picked 6 wickets. In reply, Indian pacers ran through the South African batters and bowled them out for just 197, securing a healthy 130-run 1st innings lead. Mohammed Shami was lethal with the red cherry and picked up a 5-wicket-haul to become the 5th Indian pacer to enter the 200-wicket club in Tests.
India lost Mayank Agarwal for just 4 runs in the 2nd innings before the umpires called it stumps.
Also read: IND vs SA Centurion Test: Rishabh Pant breaks a massive MS Dhoni record

Centurion Test: India end Day 3 at 16/1, lead South Africa by 146 runs

Day 3 of the Centurion Test may not have started off as planned for India, but the visitors made sure they ended it on a high. India were 16/1 at stumps and led South Africa by 146 runs.

Day 3 of the Centurion Test may not have started off as planned for India, but the visitors made sure they ended it on a high. India were 16/1 at stumps and led South Africa by 146 runs.&nbsp;
Resuming at 272/3, India lost the remaining 7 wickets for just 49 runs and were bowled out for 327. Lungi&nbsp;Ngidi&nbsp;was the destroyer in chief and picked 6 wickets. In reply, Indian pacers ran through the South African batters and bowled them out for just 197, securing a healthy 130-run 1st innings lead. Mohammed&nbsp;Shami&nbsp;was lethal with the red cherry and picked up a 5-wicket-haul to become the 5th Indian pacer to enter the 200-wicket club in Tests.
India lost Mayank&nbsp;Agarwal for just 4 runs in the 2nd innings before the umpires called it stumps.

Day 3 of the Centurion Test may not have started off as planned for India, but the visitors made sure they ended it on a high. India were 16/1 at stumps and led South Africa by 146 runs.

Day 3 of the Centurion Test may not have started off as planned for India, but the visitors made sure they ended it on a high. India were 16/1 at stumps and led South Africa by 146 runs.&nbsp;
Resuming at 272/3, India lost the remaining 7 wickets for just 49 runs and were bowled out for 327. Lungi&nbsp;Ngidi&nbsp;was the destroyer in chief and picked 6 wickets. In reply, Indian pacers ran through the South African batters and bowled them out for just 197, securing a healthy 130-run 1st innings lead. Mohammed&nbsp;Shami&nbsp;was lethal with the red cherry and picked up a 5-wicket-haul to become the 5th Indian pacer to enter the 200-wicket club in Tests.
India lost Mayank&nbsp;Agarwal for just 4 runs in the 2nd innings before the umpires called it stumps.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs SA Centurion Test: Rishabh Pant breaks a massive MS Dhoni record" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-centurion-test-rishabh-pant-breaks-a-massive-ms-dhoni-record-1640705673082" target="_blank">IND vs SA Centurion Test: Rishabh Pant breaks a massive MS Dhoni record</a>

KL Rahul, who missed the previous Test series vs New Zealand due to an injury, made a sensational comeback to Test cricket as he stood tall on Boxing Day. The Indian opening batter tamed the Proteas with his 7th Test hundred and first on South African soil.
During the process, Rahul became only the second Indian opener to score a century in South Africa. He remained unbeaten on XXX, which is now the highest score by an Indian opener in the Rainbow Nation. Interestingly, 6 of his 7 Test tons have come outside India.
Rahul has now left Virender Sehwag behind in terms of scoring the most centuries for India outside Asia. Rahul is only the third batsman in the world to score a century in Australia, England and South Africa. He is also the first Indian batter to do so. Before him, only Saeed Anwar and Chris Gayle achieved this feat.
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Centurion Test: KL Rahul shines on Boxing Day, tames South Africa with his 7th Test ton

KL Rahul, who missed the previous Test series vs New Zealand due to an injury, made a sensational comeback to Test cricket as he stood tall on Boxing Day. The Indian opening batter tamed the Proteas with his 7th Test hundred and first on South African soil

KL Rahul, who missed the previous Test series vs New Zealand due to an injury, made a sensational comeback to Test cricket as he stood tall on Boxing Day. The Indian opening batter tamed the Proteas with his 7th Test hundred and first on South African soil.
During the process, Rahul&nbsp;became only the second Indian opener to score a century in South Africa. He remained unbeaten on XXX, which is now the highest score by an Indian opener in the Rainbow Nation. Interestingly, 6 of his 7 Test tons have come outside India.
Rahul has now left Virender Sehwag behind in terms of scoring the most centuries for India outside Asia. Rahul is only the third batsman in the world to score a century in Australia, England and South Africa. He is also the first Indian batter&nbsp;to do so. Before him, only Saeed Anwar and Chris Gayle achieved this feat.

KL Rahul&nbsp;made a sensational comeback to Test cricket as he stood tall on Boxing Day. The Indian opening batter tamed the Proteas with his 7th Test hundred and first on South African soil

KL Rahul, who missed the previous Test series vs New Zealand due to an injury, made a sensational comeback to Test cricket as he stood tall on Boxing Day. The Indian opening batter tamed the Proteas with his 7th Test hundred and first on South African soil.
During the process, Rahul&nbsp;became only the second Indian opener to score a century in South Africa. He remained unbeaten on 122, which is now the highest score by an Indian opener in the Rainbow Nation. Interestingly, 6 of his 7 Test tons have come outside India.
Rahul has now left Virender Sehwag behind in terms of scoring the most centuries for India outside Asia. Rahul is only the third batsman in the world to score a century in Australia, England and South Africa. He is also the first Indian batter&nbsp;to do so. Before him, only Saeed Anwar and Chris Gayle achieved this feat.
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As Covid-19 regulations ease in Melbourne, officials are expecting a crowd of more than 80,000 spectators in the stadium for the Boxing Day test match in the upcoming Ashes series. The test series between England and Australia starts on December 8, as the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the third test match.&nbsp;Melbourne reopened on Friday after 260 days of lockdown&nbsp;since the pandemic began.
Victoria State Premier Dan Andrews is determined to get life in the city back to normal as the city is nearing its 80% vaccination rate target.&nbsp;The crowd capacity for last year's Boxing Day test against India was limited to just 30,000 a day.

Boxing Day Ashes test could see 80000 fans as Covid19 rules in Melbourne ease

As Melbourne comes out of a long lockdown period Senior officials are expecting a heavy crowd for the Boxing day test match in the upcoming Ashes series. 

Covid norms in Melbourne ease as the city nears its Vaccination target

As Covid-19 regulations ease in Melbourne, officials are expecting a crowd of more than 80,000 spectators in the stadium for the Boxing Day test match in the upcoming Ashes series. The test series between England and Australia starts in Brisbane on December 8, as the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the third test match.&nbsp;Melbourne reopened on Friday after 260 days of lockdown&nbsp;since the pandemic began.
Victoria State Premier Dan Andrews is determined to get life in the city back to normal as the city is nearing its 80% vaccination rate target.&nbsp;The crowd capacity for last year's Boxing Day test against India was limited to just 30,000 a day.

As Melbourne comes out of a long lockdown&nbsp;period Senior officials are expecting a heavy crowd for the Boxing day test match in the upcoming Ashes series.&nbsp;

As Covid-19 regulations ease in Melbourne, officials are expecting a crowd of more than 80,000 spectators in the stadium for the Boxing Day Test match in the upcoming Ashes series. The Test series between England and Australia is set to start in Brisbane on December 8th, and the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the third test match which will begin on 26th December.&nbsp;Melbourne reopened on Friday after 260 days of lockdown&nbsp;since the pandemic began.
Victoria State Premier Dan Andrews is determined to get the city back to normal as Melbourne is nearing to its 80% vaccination rate target.&nbsp;The crowd capacity for last year's Boxing Day test against India was limited to just 30,000 a day.

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