Follow all the action live from the MCG as Australia battle South Africa on the first day of the Boxing Day Test. The Aussies lead the series 1-0.
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey , Pat Cummins , Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon.Dean Elgar , Sarel Erwee, Theunis de Bruyn, Temba Bavuma, Khaya Zondo, Kyle Verreynne ,The tourists have made the one change with Rassie van der Dussen replaced by Theunis de Bruyn.South Africa are off the mark after Elgar dabs Starc to square leg for two, and a massive roar goes up when Boland collects the ball.
Small groups gather around his statue outside the stadium to take photos. Others arriving early get photos with Glenn McGrath, the paceman who formed a legendary bowling partnership with Warne, as he heads into the stadium.Boxing Day is a special day in Melbourne. This year there’s added poignancy to the occasion - the first Boxing Day Test since the death of the great Shane Warne.
Pat Cummins and the Australians have seen enough in the track to bowl first, though he said it was not a straightforward decision. This is a surprising move by the hosts, and no doubt a ploy to apply the pressure on the Proteas’ struggling batting line-up. The Australian team is paying tribute to ‘Warnie’ today and the a round of applause echoes around his home ground at the conclusion of the tribute.David Warner spoke to Channel Seven before the game...A: Merry Christmas. It is all about the kids and opening up the presents to see what Santa brought them. I love seeing the smiles on their faces. It was a long day but we had a good sleep last night.A: 2009, T20 cricket against South Africa.
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