India dropped both their struggling openers and opted for the left-arm spin of Ravindra Jadeja for the Boxing Day test against Australia in their bid to reclaim the lead in the four-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Tuesday.

Mayank Agarwal, Hanuma Vihari to open as Vijay, Rahul dropped for Boxing Day Test

Good momentum achieved in relations with India: China A day after Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi concluded his India visit, China's foreign ministry said a good momentum has been achieved in the current China-India relations.

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Indian cricket team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Monday said his rhythm and counter-attacking mindset could help him slam a century or double century at the Boxing Day Test, starting Wednesday.

May score '100 or even 200' in Boxing Day Test, says Ajinkya Rahane

India spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are both under an injury cloud ahead of the Boxing Day test against Australia, leaving the tourists with a potential selection conundrum.

IND vs AUS: Ashwin, Jadeja in race to be fit for Boxing Day test

Australia opening batsman Aaron Finch has declared himself fit for the Boxing Day test against India in Melbourne and said his injured finger would need to be cut off to prevent him from playing in front of his home state's fans.

Finch says finger would need to be cut off to miss Boxing Day

Smith?reached his fourth Test hundred of the year to give his team a lead of 22 runs before a storm curtailed Day 3 of the Test

Steve Smith ton hands Australia advantage over Pakistan in Melbourne Test

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