MCG India ‘s Home Ground
MCG is home away from home for Team India and there would be no surprises if Indian Fans far out number the Aussies when they stack up against each other on Boxing Day, a few hours from now.
A Critical Encounter In Store
With the Border-Gavaskar Series tantalizingly poised at 1-1 and two matches to go, the Boxing Day Test becomes a critical encounter in terms of the trajectory of the series.
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A Much Anticipated Sam Konstas Debut
Teenager Sam Konstas’ debut has gained huge interest across Australia, with the attacking rookie slated to partner a struggling Usman Khawaja at the top of the order. All eyes would be on Konstas and particularly how he fares against the Jasprit Bumrah led, Indian bowling attack.
Bumrah India ‘s Main Weapon
Bumrah would again be India’s main weapon against a not so strong Australian batting line up. Usman Khawaja had had a poor run and Marnus Labuschagne too has not made much of a difference. Mitchel Marsh has been subdued with no major contributions from him. Travis Head has been Australia’s lone warrior with Steve Smith showing some glimpses of a return to form.
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Kohli & Rohit In Deep Peril
The Indian batting too has been struggling big time against Starc and Cummins, and would be required to put in a decent performance to give their bowlers a chance. Virat Kohli and Captain Rohit Sharma, in deep peril with the bat need to find a way to buttress their failing trend.
Taking a holistic view, an exhilarating contest is on the cards as a gripping Border-Gavaskar Trophy unfolds at the iconic MCG tomorrow.
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