Australia picked up two wickets in the opening session to remain in control and leave India wobbling at 244-7 on day three of the fourth test of the five-match series.

India vs Australia Live Score: Rain interrupts Reddy-Sundar counterattack

All the action from the third day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia’s fiery pace attack destroyed India’s top order on Friday to put them in the driving seat of the fourth test after they set a daunting first-innings target on the back of Steve Smith’s 34th test century.

Australia and India's match marks the 50th anniversary of the Boxing Day tradition at the MCG. There have been some memorable moments over the years.

That came after Cummins picked up the first two wickets by removing under-fire skipper Rohit Sharma (three runs) and KL Rahul (24). Steve Smith's 34th Test century and a crucial late stand from Cummins (49) helped the Aussies to their imposing first innings total.

All the action from the second day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Cricket’s governing body fined Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli 20% of his match fee for d eliberately bumping shoulders with young Australian batsman Sam Konstas in the fourth Test on Thursday.

Washinton Sundar is confident of India's comeback in fourth Test against Australia despite their precarious position in the match

Rain threatens to disrupt Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, with showers expected in the afternoon. Cloudy skies and fluctuating conditions could challenge both teams as India fight to avoid the follow-on against Australia.

From a promising 153/2, India slumped to 164/5 by stumps, losing nightwatchman Akash Deep for a duck as well. Rohit Sharmas side trailed Australia by 310 runs, with 111 more required to avoid the follow-on.

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