In the lead-up to the Boxing Day Test, there has been plenty of noise outside the field. From Virat Kohli to Ravindra Jadeja, Indian players were targeted by a section of the Australian media, who are known for making it difficult for touring sides.

Australian skipper Pat Cummins confirmed that the hard-hitting in-form Travis Head was good to go after sustaining a crampy groin following the Gabba Test. The series is squared 1-1 as both Australia and India aim to throw the first punches at the MCG after a draw at the Gabba.

Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed on Wednesday that batter Travis Head will be available for the Boxing Day Test, scheduled to start at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26.

Aggressive number five Head is the highest run scorer in the five-match series, plundering centuries at both Adelaide and Brisbane.

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.