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Tim Paine disappointed with batting performance

After India declared at 443/7 in their first innings, Australia could only manage 151 runs in 66.5 overs.

India beat Australia by 137 runs; take 2-1 series lead

India needed just 5.3 overs to bowl out Australia for 261, claiming the match by 137 runs and take a 2-1 series lead.

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Have you ever heard of a temporary captain, Pant gives it back to Paine

"Have you ever heard of a temporary captain, Mayank (Agarwal)?" Rishabh Pant asked his India teammate while welcoming Australia skipper Tim Paine with a fresh round of banter in the third Test

Defiant Pat Cummins takes Boxing Day Test to the final day

A defiant Pat Cummins single-highhandedly took the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne to day five with a solid 61 not out of 103 deliveries

Australia slump to 138/5 at tea chasing 399

India need five wickets to beat Australia after reducing them to 138/5 at tea on day four at the MCG after setting a target of 399 in just under six sessions.

MCG Spectators warned to cease racially motivated taunts

The spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Bay 13 stand have been warned to cease racially motivated taunts aimed at the Indian players and spectators

This day that year: When Virender Sehwag lit up Boxing Day at the MCG with a breathtaking 195

Australia could not get Virender Sehwag out that day. He had to do it himself

Debutant Mayank Agarwal shines as India make solid start to third Test

India came into the clash with a pair of new and inexperienced openers, suggesting a hint of panic

Virat Kohli's message for batsmen: Bowlers won't be able to do anything with totals we have been putting

While Kohli gave a batting masterclass on a challenging track in Perth, Pujara had played a decisive role in team's win Adelaide

Virat Kohli hopeful of MCG track to be much more lively

The last time India played a Boxing Day Test match at the MCG was in 2014 on a lifeless track with both teams playing out a dull draw

In pics: India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 3

Despite a lead of 292, Kohli opted to bat again and watched as India slumped to 44/5.

Pat Cummins frustrates India in Australia's chase of 399

Needing 399 to win, Australia finished the day on 258 for 8, adrift of the target by 141 runs.

Virat Kohli hopeful of MCG track to be much more lively

The last time India played a Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was in 2014 on a lifeless track with both teams playing out a dull draw.

Mayank Agarwal set for debut as India, Australia chase series lead

India dumped openers Murali Vijay and KL Rahul after a lean run of form and will be without injured spinner Ravichandran Ashwin

India vs Australia 2018, 3rd Test: MATCH HOME - Live scores, updates, reports, videos

Stay updated with all the live scores, live ball-by-ball commentary, live updates, match reports, reactions, news, highlights, images and videos from the MCG

Tim Paine disappointed with batting performance

After India declared at 443/7 in their first innings, Australia could only manage 151 runs in 66.5 overs.

India beat Australia by 137 runs; take 2-1 series lead

India needed just 5.3 overs to bowl out Australia for 261, claiming the match by 137 runs and take a 2-1 series lead.

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Have you ever heard of a temporary captain, Pant gives it back to Paine

"Have you ever heard of a temporary captain, Mayank (Agarwal)?" Rishabh Pant asked his India teammate while welcoming Australia skipper Tim Paine with a fresh round of banter in the third Test

Defiant Pat Cummins takes Boxing Day Test to the final day

A defiant Pat Cummins single-highhandedly took the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne to day five with a solid 61 not out of 103 deliveries

Australia slump to 138/5 at tea chasing 399

India need five wickets to beat Australia after reducing them to 138/5 at tea on day four at the MCG after setting a target of 399 in just under six sessions.

MCG Spectators warned to cease racially motivated taunts

The spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Bay 13 stand have been warned to cease racially motivated taunts aimed at the Indian players and spectators

This day that year: When Virender Sehwag lit up Boxing Day at the MCG with a breathtaking 195

Australia could not get Virender Sehwag out that day. He had to do it himself

Debutant Mayank Agarwal shines as India make solid start to third Test

India came into the clash with a pair of new and inexperienced openers, suggesting a hint of panic

Virat Kohli's message for batsmen: Bowlers won't be able to do anything with totals we have been putting

While Kohli gave a batting masterclass on a challenging track in Perth, Pujara had played a decisive role in team's win Adelaide

Virat Kohli hopeful of MCG track to be much more lively

The last time India played a Boxing Day Test match at the MCG was in 2014 on a lifeless track with both teams playing out a dull draw

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India vs Australia 2018, 3rd Test: MATCH HOME - Live scores, updates, reports, videos

Stay updated with all the live scores, live ball-by-ball commentary, live updates, match reports, reactions, news, highlights, images and videos from the MCG

Tim Paine disappointed with batting performance

After India declared at 443/7 in their first innings, Australia could only manage 151 runs in 66.5 overs.

India beat Australia by 137 runs; take 2-1 series lead

India needed just 5.3 overs to bowl out Australia for 261, claiming the match by 137 runs and take a 2-1 series lead.

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Have you ever heard of a temporary captain, Pant gives it back to Paine

"Have you ever heard of a temporary captain, Mayank (Agarwal)?" Rishabh Pant asked his India teammate while welcoming Australia skipper Tim Paine with a fresh round of banter in the third Test

Defiant Pat Cummins takes Boxing Day Test to the final day

A defiant Pat Cummins single-highhandedly took the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne to day five with a solid 61 not out of 103 deliveries

Australia slump to 138/5 at tea chasing 399

India need five wickets to beat Australia after reducing them to 138/5 at tea on day four at the MCG after setting a target of 399 in just under six sessions.

MCG Spectators warned to cease racially motivated taunts

The spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Bay 13 stand have been warned to cease racially motivated taunts aimed at the Indian players and spectators

This day that year: When Virender Sehwag lit up Boxing Day at the MCG with a breathtaking 195

Australia could not get Virender Sehwag out that day. He had to do it himself

Debutant Mayank Agarwal shines as India make solid start to third Test

India came into the clash with a pair of new and inexperienced openers, suggesting a hint of panic

Virat Kohli's message for batsmen: Bowlers won't be able to do anything with totals we have been putting

While Kohli gave a batting masterclass on a challenging track in Perth, Pujara had played a decisive role in team's win Adelaide

Virat Kohli hopeful of MCG track to be much more lively

The last time India played a Boxing Day Test match at the MCG was in 2014 on a lifeless track with both teams playing out a dull draw

Pat Cummins frustrates India in Australia's chase of 399

Needing 399 to win, Australia finished the day on 258 for 8, adrift of the target by 141 runs.

Virat Kohli hopeful of MCG track to be much more lively

The last time India played a Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was in 2014 on a lifeless track with both teams playing out a dull draw.