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.

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.

Australia have received the ultimate Christmas presents – Travis Head has been passed fit to play the Boxing Day Test against India and will be joined in the side by MCG hero Scott Boland.

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Travis Head fit to play, as Sam Konstas and Scott Boland join the side for the upcoming contest against India in Melbourne.

Will the new-look team, under veteran Rohit Sharma's leadership, be able to turn the tables on Australia for the third consecutive time in Melbourne? With the series locked at 1-1 and a place in the WTC final at stake,

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.

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.

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