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Dravid, Tendulkar lead strong reply

Driven largely by Tendulkar's stand of 117 with Dravid, India reached a threatening 3 for 214 in reply to Australia's 333

27-Dec-2011•The Report by Daniel Brettig at the MCG

Cowan calls for uniformity in DRS use

Ed Cowan has reiterated Australia's calls for a uniform approach to the Decision Review System on a day when he and Michael Hussey fell to decisions that would have been overturned had they been reviewed

26-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Cowan, Yadav shine on see-saw day

Australia's batsmen scrambled to 6 for 277 against a shrewd and opportunistic India on day one of the Boxing Day Test, and would not have progressed that far without a meritorious debut from Ed Cowan in front of 70,068 spectators at the MCG

25-Dec-2011•The Report by Daniel Brettig at the MCG

'We couldn't be more prepared' - Haddin

Brad Haddin has said Australia have mentally recovered from the defeat to New Zealand, and are ready for the Indian challenge

25-Dec-2011•Sidharth Monga at the MCG

Two flawed teams on cricket's biggest stage

ESPNcricinfo previews the first Test between Australia and India in Melbourne

24-Dec-2011•The Preview by Daniel Brettig

Batsmen ready for testing conditions - Clarke

Michael Clarke believes his batsmen are well prepared and should play their natural game, even if they are sent in under cloudy skies on Boxing Day

24-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

India might not be able to adapt - Warner

Australia's players sense fragility in India's mental approach when playing matches away from home, and have discussed taking advantage of it during the Boxing Day Test

24-Dec-2011•Daniel Brettig

Hilfenhaus to play, Christian left out

Australia have decided against using the allrounder Daniel Christian in the Boxing Day Test, while the left-armer Mitchell Starc has also missed out from the 13-man squad

24-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Laxman impressed with seamers' fitness

23-Dec-2011•Sidharth Monga at the MCG

Australia focus on facing swing at batting camp

During the batting camp, Australia's batsmen returned to the basics of how to handle swing bowling, specifically the angles of Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma

23-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale in Melbourne

India's quicks' fitness key to series - Warne

Shane Warne believes India's chances in the upcoming Test series in Australia will hinge on the fitness of fast bowlers Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan

22-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Hilfenhaus not so predictable this time

Ben Hilfenhaus has lifted himself out of the rut of predictability that made him look so innocuous during the Ashes last summer, his state captain George Bailey has said

22-Dec-2011•Daniel Brettig

Marsh confident after strong net sessions

Shaun Marsh is confident he will be fit for the Boxing Day Test after pulling up well from his net sessions over the past two days in Melbourne

22-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Clarke wants consistency with DRS

Michael Clarke has called for consistency on the ICC's Decision Review System (DRS) after the BCCI refused to allow its use in the upcoming Test series in Australia

21-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Marsh could prove fitness in BBL

Shaun Marsh could play for the Perth Scorchers in Thursday night's Big Bash League match in Melbourne as he aims to prove his fitness for the Boxing Day Test

21-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Ishant bowls on shortened final day

With the game between Indians and Cricket Australia Chairman's XI heading for a draw, the two sides agreed to bat for 30 overs each on the final day

21-Dec-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Cowan, Marsh, Hilfenhaus named for Boxing Day

Ed Cowan has barged his way into Australia's Boxing Day Test team to face India through weight of runs, and will be joined by Shaun Marsh provided the West Australian can prove his fitness

21-Dec-2011•Daniel Brettig

Ashwin steps up preparation ahead of Tests

R Ashwin, who was the most effective of India's bowlers on day two of the tour match against the CA Chairman's XI in Canberra, has said that he has worked on his strategy ahead of the Test series

20-Dec-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

No one is guaranteed a start - Arthur

Ricky Ponting remains vital to the development of Australia's Test side but cannot keep earning a place in the team based on his reputation, according to the coach Mickey Arthur

20-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Christian could make Boxing Day debut

Daniel Christian's chances of making his Test debut on Boxing Day could be boosted by Australia's desire to have five bowling options against a powerful India batting line-up

20-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

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