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The Latest Breaking News from the Boxing Day Test

Short Tests prompt CA to consider pitch intervention

As the Boxing Day Test heads for an early finish, Cricket Australia is set to weigh up whether it needs to be more hands-on with pitch preparation in future.

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'Shocker': flurry of wickets sparks MCG pitch debate

The day started with talk of Australia playing no spin bowler and ended with discussion about whether the MCG pitch had too much life.

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Australia's bold call to leave spinner out for MCG Test

Australia will go in with a pace-heavy XI for the Boxing Day Test after opting to leave out Nathan Lyon's replacement, Todd Murphy, to face England at the MCG.

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Jaiswal fumes after crucial final-day video dismissal

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made his feelings clear to the on-field umpires after his crucial dismissal late in the Boxing Day Test.

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His cricket was fierce but 156 summers later, has Australia done justice to Johnny Mullagh?

Trailblazer whose name adorns the prize for player of the Boxing Day Test would be shocked at the lack of Indigenous Test cricketers in Australia’s history

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Bumrah, Siraj dominate before Australian rearguard

After looking in control at the end of day two in the Boxing Day Test, Australia were put on the back foot in their second innings ahead of a massive last day.

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Australia v India: fourth men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened

All-rounder joins Washington Sundar in critical stand as the tourists end day trailing by 116 runs with one wicket in hand in the fourth Test

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Run out shocker, Rohit's run of outs cruel India

After a terrible start, India had steadied their first innings on Friday when the Jaiswal-Kohli run out shocker killed the fightback.

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Dramatic run-out swings momentum in Australia's favour

A chaotic run-out has sparked a dramatic Indian collapse late on day two of the Boxing Day Test, leaving the tourists 5-164 and still trailing Australia by 310.

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Kid Konstas, King Kohli involved in Boxing Day flare-up

Australian wunderkind Sam Konstas and Indian veteran Virat Kohli bumped shoulders during a fiery opening session of the Boxing Day Test.

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Konstas's debut fireworks puts Australia on top at MCG

Teenage debutant Sam Konstas has propelled Australia to 6-311 at stumps on day one at the MCG after one of the most memorable Boxing Day innings.

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Pakistan come tantalisingly close to a tale of the unexpected

Throughout the Boxing Day Test, the perennially mercurial visitors teased the possibility of improving an abysmal record in Australia

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Pakistan fume over umpiring and technology in defeat

Pakistan have claimed they were the better team in the Boxing Day Test, but believe technology decided the result in Australia's 79-run victory.

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Cummins stars in Australia's thrilling MCG Test triumph

Pat Cummins has powered Australia to a memorable 79-run win at the MCG after Pakistan lost 5-18 in a dramatic conclusion to the Boxing Day Test.

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Marsh's 96 swings momentum back to Australia at MCG

Mitch Marsh has made Pakistan pay for dropping an easy catch, steering Australia out of trouble and into a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test.

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Cummins offers support for Khawaja's banned dove symbol

Usman Khawaja won't be allowed to display a dove symbol during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan as Australia look to take an unbeatable series lead.

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Virat Kohli rejoins team India ahead of first Test against South Africa

Virat Kohli rejoins Indian red-ball squad in South Africa for the Boxing Day Test, coming off a prosperous World Cup and boasting an average of 51.35 in South Africa.

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Pakistan keeper Rizwan impresses in practice match

Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan could be on the verge of a recall for the Boxing Day Test after impressing in the tourists' Melbourne practice match.

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Unpredictable Perth pitch won't influence MCG's plans

MCG head curator Matt Page insists he will not change his preparation for the Boxing Day Test despite the Optus Stadium pitch rapidly deteriorating last week.

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Perth wicket wasn't a danger, says battered Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne says his finger is feeling considerably better and he's in no doubt to face Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

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From Warnie with love, free heart checks at the MCG

Cricket fans at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test will be able to get a free heart test courtesy of their hometown hero - the late king-of-spin Shane Warne.

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