Boxing Day Test

Gulidjan fast bowler Scott Boland is in for the Boxing Day test; Aussie skipper Pat Cummins confirming the 33-year-old's spot ahead of veteran Josh ...

Boland comes off an impressive start to the summer, maintaining a bowling average below 11 runs and also brings a wealth of experience at the MCG from his time in Victoria’s domestic sides. "We didn't really get to the decision point, we gave it enough time and it played out," Cummins said of the selection dilemma. He returns to the MCG, where last year he cleaned through England's batsmen with a 6-7 display on day three, as Hazelwood continues his recovery with a side strain.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins confirms Scott Boland will retain his place in the side for the second Test against South Africa.

"We've just been through a bit of a hurdle in the last week – but I think both batting units have been through that. playing the extra batter. "If there is to be a change it will be amongst the batters," he continued before adding: "There's probably a change amongst the batters." "We've always been in a good space since we've been in Australia," Elgar told reporters. But the little bit I can give away is our bowlers retain their spots," said the opener whose side were skittled for 152 and 99 during a chaotic two-day Test in Brisbane. Local hero Scott Boland has retained his place in the Australia XI for Boxing Day with an 'underdone' Josh Hazlewood to miss another Test as he continues his recovery from a side strain.

Scott Boland will retain his spot in Australia's team for their Boxing Day test against South Africa in Melbourne after an "underdone" Josh Hazlewood failed ...

The final match will be played in Sydney from Jan. Australia completed victory at the Gabba in two days and take a 1-0 lead into the second test. We talk a lot about how (as) a team we need a squad mentality and I think it's another great example.

MCG cult hero Scott Boland will have a chance to repeat his 2021 heroics after being named in Australia's XI for the Second Test against South Africa.

His big moment came during the Boxing Day Test last year when he ripped the heart out of England by producing an absurd 6-7 on debut. Boland was unsure of his spot in the squad with Josh Hazlewood proving his fitness and being available for the Boxing Day Test. Australia have named their squad for the Boxing Day Test against South Africa with a big name star left out of the team.

Australia lead the three-Test series against South Africa 1-0 after a quick victory in the first Test in Brisbane. The second Test gets under way at the MCG ...

Almost as noteworthy as the speed of the Gabba Test was the sight of Steve Smith being clean bowled by a seamer. As Pat Cummins puts it, Scott Boland’s momentous MCG debut has proven to be less a once-in-a-lifetime event than a harbinger of the impact his relentless line and just-enough-seam-movement can have on any surface with a modicum of help. But Boland’s capacity to strike multiple blows quickly – largely because he does not give new batters anything like a sighter – can be the difference between a sturdy total and the chaos of the Gabba. Forecast temperatures of 33 and 38 for days one and two will also factor. Australia lead the three-Test series against South Africa 1-0 after a quick victory in the first Test in Brisbane. The second Test gets under way at the MCG on Monday.

Scott Boland will play in the Boxing Day Test, with fellow Australia quick Josh Hazlewood ruling himself out of the clash with South Africa at the MCG.

"[It's] great to have a Victorian here. Warner hopes to continue playing Tests until at least the end of the 2023 Ashes series but his form — he averages just 20.61 this year — has become a major concern for Australia at the top of the order. Australia will be out to secure their first Test series win against South Africa on home soil since 2005-06, by going 2-0 up at the MCG. Boland told reporters on Friday that he remained unsure about his position in the XI, with Hazlewood — a staple of Australia's attack for almost a decade — pushing to return. - Australia are aiming to secure their first Test series win against the Proteas on home soil since 2005-06, after their two-day victory at the Gabba - Bowler Scott Boland made his debut for Australia at the MCG last December, claiming 6-7 against England to retain the Ashes

The hosts currently hold a 1-nil lead in the series. Josh Hazlewood will not feature in the test as the Aussies look to secure their first series win over SA on ...

Australia will take on South Africa as the first day of the Boxing Day test gets underway at the MCG. Some special tributes for the Boxing Day test as well for the late cricket legend, Shane Warne. Australia take on South Africa in Boxing Day test

Australia took first blood in their 3-Test series vs South Africa as the focus moves to the traditional Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ...

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It was at the MCG in January 2009 - in a T20 again against South Africa - that Warner burst onto the Australian scene with a man-of-the-match 89 off 43 balls.

that taught me how to fight hard and to achieve the goal that you wanted to do. For me personally, it's going to be exciting and hopefully the emotions don't attack," he said. It was at the MCG in January 2009 - in a T20 again against South Africa - that Warner burst onto the Australian scene with a man-of-the-match 89 off 43 balls.

Scott Boland will get the chance to repeat his Boxing Day Test heroics after a selfless act from fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. Matthew Sullivan.

Last year was pretty much the highlight of the summer for all of us was this MCG Test and the reception Scotty got so hopefully a bit more of it this year.” “It got to the stage where Joshy more than anyone else just felt he was a little bit underdone. Victory in Melbourne will seal the series win for the Aussies. “Great to have a Victorian here. “It’s probably a comibation of a bit of grass on the pitch, the fragility of South AFrican battling line-up and the quality of the Australian fast bowlers.” Australian captain Pat Cummins has made a surprising decision after winning the toss for the Boxing Day Test against South Africa.

Australia won the toss and put South Africa in to bat on day one of the Boxing Day Test, which will hopefully last longer than two days. Follow live.

Well played by the South African skipper. What a brilliant piece of fielding by Marnus at mid off! That's straighter down the ground from Elgar and Marnus can't chase it down. What a shot from de Bruyn, straight down the ground with a gorgeous stroke back down the pitch. He dived to his left, it would have been a stunner, but he's put it down. Someone take a photo for the next coaching manual. De Bruyn is batting to a familiar pattern. Nathan Lyon lies prostrate on the ground after a spectacular diving effort at backward point. He's tries to hook the ball away and he's just top edged the ball straight up in the air. The ball falls just safe in the vacant short point region. South Africa, having been put in, looked OK. By Simon Smale

Australia and South Africa meet in the traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Check out all the stats and scores in our live scorecard.

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins makes another bold call after winning the coin toss with Australia - featuring Scott Boland - to bowl first at the MCG.

There's a lot of ups and downs … "You have a dream of playing one game for Australia. "There's a lot of blood, sweat and tears that goes into this. I'm sure he's got a big game ahead of him," said Cummins. "We've been struggling a bit with the runs, so we thought we'd shift it around a bit," said Elgar, whose side was skittled for 152 and 99 at the Gabba. it doesn't look like a raging green seamer."

LIVE: Epic Warne tribute as freak moment strikes amid 'unbelievable' Boland magic.

The guys are out there doing their best behind the scenes and I’m confident that they are going to get it right.” High-strike rate, took risks and his average fell in the last few years of his career just as Warner’s has done. Is he in the right frame of mind too? Warner’s an attacker and if South Africa can get him defending, there could be a chance of getting him out. Asked if he went back and forth over the decision, Cummins said: “A little bit. He couldn’t do it in Brisbane on a sporting pitch. “We’ve got to keep the belief and the players do have the belief,” he said. “We haven’t played to our potential in the last couple of Tests and we are also determined to get it right. It’s a fascinating battle between those two. “Can he survive that early onslaught from Kagiso Rabada? “His kryptonite is Kagiso Rabada at the moment and that’s his biggest challenge today,” O’Keeffe said to Fox Cricket on the ‘Test Cricket Daily’ ahead of Monday’s action. Warner will be looking to silence his critics and according to Kerry O’Keeffe, the “biggest challenge” to doing just that comes in the form of South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada.

The Spin King has been remembered at the MCG on day one of the Boxing Day Test, the first Test since Shane Warne's passing earlier in the year.

Mentally he was stronger than everybody else.” but Warne just refused to go away. “But, two hours later … A beautiful tribute to the great Shane Warne to kick off the Boxing Day test. Shane Warne has been remembered at the MCG on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test, the first since the Spin King’s passing. The Spin King has been remembered at the MCG on day one of the Boxing Day Test, the first Test since Shane Warne's passing earlier in the year.

And it's not to get into the MCG. Fans of all ages and nationalities have gathered around the Shane Warne statue just outside the MCC Members entrance, waiting ...

A young couple in their 20s has their turn in front of the statue before tag-teaming with a family of four. Square of the wicket, ‘WARNIE 350’ has been painted in white across the luscious green turf. “Go Warnie,” the quartet shouts out in unison while arm-in-arm. In fact there are floppy hats everywhere, both inside and outside the venue. But everyone is happy to wait their turn, for the atmosphere is buzzing and upbeat – just like Warne, both on and off the field. Three guys then ask this writer to take a photo of them.

The late "King Of Spin", Shane Warne, can still make the Boxing Day Test his own, with fans flocking to this year's event to honour the Australian sporting ...

So we encourage fans to remember Shane [the same way]." On Monday morning, Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) announced that the Men's Test Player of the Year award will be renamed the Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year at the annual Cricket Awards on January 30. "His place as a legend of Australian and world sport is assured.