Australia heaved a major sigh of relief on Wednesday after skipper Pat Cummins declared run-machine Travis Head fit for the Boxing Day test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Batsman Travis Head was declared fit for the Boxing Day Test against India on Wednesday in a big boost for Australia while Scott Boland was confirmed as the injured Josh Hazlewood's replacement.

Will the new-look team, under veteran Rohit Sharma's leadership, be able to turn the tables on Australia for the third consecutive time in Melbourne? With the series locked at 1-1 and a place in the WTC final at stake,

Sam Konstas was told of his involvement on Boxing Day in training on Tuesday, as Australia aim to take an advantage in the series

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Australia has announced their playing XI for the Boxing Day Test match against India. The hosts have made two significant changes to their side.

Travis Head will play in the Boxing Day Test, proving his fitness in a Christmas morning fitness test at the MCG. | ESPN.com

Sam Konstas is set to make his Test debut in the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), scheduled to get underway on December 26 (Thursday). Australian men’s cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed the 19-year-old opener will feature in the Australia’s 11 in the fourth IND vs AUS Test of the five-match Test series.