IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live Cricket Score Updates: India and Australia will resume the Border-Gavaskar Trophy when they depart for the fourth Test on Boxing Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.
As the atmosphere heats up at the MCG, players and fans alike will brace themselves for the sweltering weather that could have a major impact on the outcome of the fourth Test. With the batting failing to live up to expectations, India could brace for a slew of changes, with reports even hinting at captain Rohit Sharma’s return to the top of the order. This means that KL Rahul may see another change in position, at No. 3, as the management looks for more firmness in the top order. That will focus Rohit on underfiring, but the lack of big scores could also sideline Shubman Gill.
With the pitch likely to run out early, India could opt for a second spinner in Washington Sundar, pushing Gill into a possible toss-up with Nitish Kumar Reddy for a spot. Meanwhile, Australia are banking on another opening debutant in Sam Konstas while Scott Boland returns to replace the injured Josh Hazlewood.
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