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 and Australia will lock horns in the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday. The third Test in Brisbane ended in a draw after rain played spoilsport. Will weather have the final say in Melbourne too?

Australia run-maker Travis Head is questionable for the fourth cricket test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and teenager Sam Konstas is set to make his first test start for the home side.

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.

In-form Australian batter Travis Head will be fit for the fourth test and India are considering restoring captain Rohit Sharma to the opener's slot for the match starting in Melbourne on Thursday.

Both sides will lock horns in the fourth Test of the series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26. Ahead of the fourth Test, several speculations existed, including ace batter Travis Head in the playing