Captain Pat Cummins reflected on the significance of this Christmas gathering, highlighting the strong bond within the Australian cricket team.
'I have idolised him from a young age and he is a legend of the game.'
Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Saturday.
A heated exchanged between India captain Jasprit Bumrah and Australia opener Sam Konstas lit up an eventful Day 1 of the fifth and final Test.
'There is no substitute for hard work. The relentless effort behind the scenes translates into success on the field. The Indian bowlers are ticking every box as we get ready for the Boxing Day Test.'
Gambhir non-committal about Playing XI for Sydney Test
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.
India pace bowler Akash Deep played down concerns over skipper Rohit Sharma's knee injury in the build-up to the fourth Test against Australia this week after the batsman was hit during a practice session on Sunday.
'That is a stupid shot that is letting your team down badly.'
Australia trail 1-0 in the five-Test series against India after being thrashed in the Perth opener by 295 runs.
The opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw its share of thrilling moments, the stump mic provided a unique insight into the intensity within the Indian camp.
Virat Kohli fined 20 per cent match fees, one demerit point for his altercation with Sam Konstas
Pat Cummins said that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch looks "nice and firm" with a "bit of grass coverage"
Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
'Indian cricket will be in safe hands till honest people stay in the dressing room.'
The push for a two-tier system gained traction following Australia's blockbuster series against India, which set attendance records.
Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Sunday.
Virat Kohli's subdued 17 off 69 balls extended his lean patch in the series.
Images from Day 1 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
Virat Kohli bagged his fifth player of the match award against Pakistan in ICC tournaments including ODI/T20I World Cups and Champions Trophy -- the most by any player against a single opposition.
In a video that surfaced on social media, Rahul was seen holding the right hand while receiving treatment.
Kotian has fond memories of the Melbourne Cricket Ground where he scored 44 batting at No. 8 for India A and looked the part.
'I am really very proud of my son. He made our family very proud.'
Nitish Reddy's remarkable maiden Test century on Day 3 in the fourth Test against Australia helped India keep the first innings deficit to 105 runs, which could have been in excess of 200 after the visitors were reduced to 221 for 7 in reply to the hosts' 474 at one stage.
Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Friday.
With just one match left in the series, Rohit Sharma and his men face a steep challenge to secure their spot in the final at Lord's next year.
India pacer Mohammad Shami, playing his third game of the tournament, went for runs as he took 3/61 in 10 overs.
'But we'll savour this for a couple of hours at least and then it'll be recovery for the next few days.'
Nikhil Chopra said that India must execute the plans they make during the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in order to win the series.
Jasprit Bumrah is also the second fastest Indian along with Ravindra Jadeja to complete 200 wickets in Test cricket.
Pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and the others found it difficult to generate the expected bounce on the used pitches. Reports indicate that deliveries barely rose waist-high, even when the bowlers hit the deck hard.
'Who'll tell him that the bigger problems lie elsewhere?'
Images from Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
Team India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar provided insights into the team's preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
'You can still play your natural game in a team sport but if the team needs you you need to play in a certain way.'
'He has not lived up to expectations.' 'If this was Shubman Gill from Tamil Nadu, he would have been dropped.'
Australia's bowling was of the highest quality on the final day and there were positives in the batting, too, throughout the third Test in Melbourne.
Jaiswal has made a reputation as one of the most ferocious Test openers in a long time, capable of scoring fast and big both.
The introduction of Webster was the only change to the side, with Mitchell Starc included despite struggling with a back niggle during the fourth Test.
He is short of confidence with self-doubts: Sanjay Manjrekar reflects on Rohit Sharma's recent Test form
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