One of the most blistering starts to a Test career rattles India in Melbourne, with Virat Kohli appearing to run into Australia debutant Sam Konstas deliberately.

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

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.

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The series is locked at 1-1 as Australia and India resume hostilities in sweltering heat for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. The mercury in Melbourne is set to get up close to 40 but that won’t stop some 90,000 fans packing into the stands.

Konstas didn't shy away from trying to play the same shot in Bumrah's next over as well and finally hit the ball over keeper for two fours and a six