The decision to bowl first at MCG proved fruitful for England as Australia lost early wickets and were 72/4 at lunch break; they lost key batters like Travis Head (12) and Jake Weatherald (10). 

Ashes: Bowlers run riot on Boxing Day as Australia take rare first innings lead on Day 1

Scott Boland and Brendan Doggett have both been named in the playing XI for the Ashes opener, a moment that carries real weight for Australian cricket. Steven Smith leads the side with Pat Cummins unavailable for the first Test.

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Despite getting reduced to 91 for six at one stage, having lost four wickets for 21 balls, the hosts recovered to give themselves a chance of winning the Boxing Day Test. 

BGT, MCG Test: Aussie tail frustrates India after Bumrah’s heroic spell on day 4

Sports, Cricket: Australia pacer Scott Boland has backed his side to come good on Day 4 of the ongoing Melbourne Test against India as the match hangs in balance.

BGT 2024/25: Scott Boland backs Australia to come good on Day 4

Cricket sports | Starc bowled through pain in the first two sessions on day three, but after returning to the attack following tea, he clocked over 140 kmph, though he held his back during this.

BGT – Boland backs 'tough guy' Starc for MCG cracker despite injury scare

BGT: Josh Hazlewood returns from injury as Australia announces playing XI for Gabba Test

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BGT – Josh Hazlewood sets deadline before committing to Gabba Test availability

BGT, Pink-Ball Test, Day 2: Travis Head hits hundred at home as Australia pile pressure on India

BGT 2024-25: Scott Boland replaces Josh Hazlewood as Pat Cummins confirms Playing XI for Adelaide Test

BGT 2024/25: Scott Boland urges Australia not to press panic button after Perth Test shocker

Ashes 2023: Josh Hazlewood returns to Australia squad for Manchester Test, Cameron Green also in reckoning

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WTC Final, Day 5: WATCH – Scott Boland produces stunning spell to dismiss Virat Kohli, Jadeja in one over

Ricky Ponting picks between Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland for Ashes 2023 opener, says 'he will start for me'

Ricky Ponting names his XI for WTC Final, David Warner, Scott Boland included, star player sits out

IND vs AUS: Josh Hazlewood out of Nagpur Test due to injury, Scott Boland likely to replace him in XI

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WATCH - Scott Boland wreaks havoc against WI, picks up three wickets without conceding a run in an over

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