Australia Bats First in Boxing Day Test as India Makes Bold Lineup Changes
India drops Shubman Gill and adds Washington Sundar for the fourth Test, while Australia's debutant Sam Konstas impresses with a quick half-century.
- Australia won the toss and chose to bat first in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with temperatures reaching up to 39°C.
- India made a surprising decision to drop Shubman Gill due to poor form and included all-rounder Washington Sundar, opting for a bowler-heavy lineup with six bowling options.
- Australia handed a debut to 19-year-old Sam Konstas, who scored a quickfire half-century off 52 balls, showcasing aggressive batting against India's pace attack.
- Virat Kohli acknowledged his recent struggles with discipline in Test cricket and vowed to adapt his approach for the remaining matches of the series, which is tied 1-1.
- The series holds significant importance as both teams aim to secure a spot in the World Test Championship Final, with South Africa currently leading the qualification race.
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