Playing on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Konstas made headlines with a 52-ball fifty. He was in good form for the hosts having become the youngest opener for Australia in Test history. 

BGT 2024/25: Ravi Shastri in awe of Aussie debutant Sam Konstas, says 'he tore that MCC coaching manual'

Cricket, Sports: The Indian team management had a decision in hand for the Boxing Day contest as they took on the Aussies, with skipper Rohit Sharma returning to the opener’s slot. 

BGT 2024/25: Abhishek Nayar opens up on Shubman Gill exclusion, says 'he hasn't been dropped'

Abhishek Nayar, after Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test spoke to the broadcasters and media as he confirmed the news of Rohit Sharma’s batting position in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. This will mean KL Rahul is likely to drop into the middle order. 

BGT 2024/25: Abhishek Nayar confirms Rohit Sharma's batting position, says 'he will...'

BGT 2024-25 | Virat Kohli accidentally bumped into me, stated debutant Sam Konstas after a huge drama unfolded on Day 1 of the MCG Test in Melbourne.

Virat Kohli accidentally bumped into me: Sam Konstas after drama on Day 1 of MCG Test

BGT: Virat Kohli has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for altercation with Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, Melbourne.

BGT: Virat Kohli fined 20 per cent of match fee, handed 1 demerit point for Sam Konstas altercation

BGT: Australia ended Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at 311-6 with fifties from the top four. Debutant Sam Konstas impressed with a fiery 60.

BGT: Australia end Day 1 of Boxing Day Test at 311-6, debutant Sam Konstas impresses with fiery 60

With Travis Head fit and India set to put up their first choice Playing XI for the Boxing Day Test, the outcome of the match is set to have a huge impact on the WTC standings. So ahead of the big contest, here is all you need to know on how the WTC standings will look after the big clash at MCG.



BGT 2024-25: Here's how WTC standings will look if India win, lose or draw MCG Test

BGT 2024/25: Indian captain Rohit Sharma explained why India chose Tanush Kotian as R Ashwin's replacement, over Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. 



BGT | 'Kuldeep doesn't have visa and Axar...': Rohit on why India chose Tanush Kotian as Ashwin's replacement

Speaking to the press ahead of the fourth Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Rohit Sharma said his knee is doing fine and will be available for selection in the traditional contest. On the other hand, he has also backed the likes of Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill to come good in the series as India chase a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.



BGT 2024/25: 'My knee is fine, let's not worry,' says Rohit Sharma ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia

BGT 2024/25: Head coach Andrew McDonald confirms Sam Konstas debut for Boxing Day Test; Travis Head uncertain

Speaking on Christmas Eve, Andrew McDonald confirmed the inclusion of the New South Wales batter Sam Konstas who was drafted in as a replacement for Nathan McSweeney. On the other hand, Travis Head’s inclusion is subject to fitness tests with his inclusion uncertain for the traditional Test match in Melbourne.



BGT: Former Australian batter Simon Katich reacted to Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja's sour moments with the media before the Boxing Day Test. Here is what he said - 



BGT: Katich reacts to Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja's sour moments with media before Boxing Day Test

According to several media reports in Australia, Nathan McSweeney’s performance has not impressed the selectors in the ongoing Boder-Gavaskar Trophy, with Sam Konstas in the frame for a spot in the Playing XI. The Boxing Day Test is set to start on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). India has had an impressive record at the venue.



BGT 2024/25: Nathan McSweeney axed from Boxing Day Test; Sam Konstas roped in for Australia

BGT 2024-25: Australia selectors explained the decision to drop Nathan McSweeney for the final two Tests vs India. Rising star Sam Konstas has replaced McSweeney.



BGT: 'We want to provide...,' Australia selector on dropping Nathan McSweeney for final two Tests

BGT 2024/25: Former Australia coach in awe of Jasprit Bumrah, compares him with Pakistan great Wasim Akram

So far in the series, Jasprit Bumrah has been the most reliable asset for India with 21 wickets and few cameos with the bat. In the opening Test in Perth, Bumrah scalped eight wickets, helping the side clinch a record-breaking 295-run win. Interestingly, he was also the captain of the side in Perth with Rohit Sharma out on paternity leave



Former India spinner Anil Kumble reacted to R Ashwin's sudden international retirement, expressing his disappointment as he wanted Ashwin to surpass his Test wicket tally (619).



'Bit disappointed you retired, wanted you to go past 619': Anil Kumble reacts to Ashwin's retirement