It’s a hot one in Melbourne, and the heat is on Australia as they shake up their lineup for the pivotal Boxing Day Test.

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Many retailers have launched early Boxing Day sales and major discounts are in full swing now it's Christmas Eve. If you are buying (late) presents over the next few days, be mindful of delivery times if shopping online – next-day delivery isn’t always guaranteed at this time of year, even with Amazon.

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.

Former coach Ravi Shastri has backed India to win the Boxing Day Test, saying the visitors have exploited Australia's "brittle" top order to have their "nose ahead" in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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

Sydney has enjoyed a warm and sunny Christmas Day with an expected change of conditions for the Sydney to Hobart blue water classic.

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