Australia cricket team opener Usman Khawaja referred to Melbourne as an Indian home ahead of the IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test. The fanfare for the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is expected to be crazy, with tickets for the high-octane contest at the MCG already sold out. The IND vs AUS Test series currently stands 1-1.
Usman Khawaja buoyed by support for India at MCG
“The funny thing is, when we play in Melbourne, it feels like an Indian home game. I played in Melbourne last time, and there were so many people supporting India. I remember the announcer urging everyone to cheer for Australia, but the crowd made less noise. Then, when he asked them to cheer for India, the noise was incredible. I was like, ‘Are we in Delhi or the MCG?’ It can be funny because you get a lot of Indian supporters in Australia, and it can feel a bit weird being the home team,” Usman Khawaja told Star Sports.
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India’s Record in Boxing Day Tests
India has competed in nine Boxing Day Tests to date. The inaugural Boxing Day Test between India and Australia occurred in 1985 and concluded in a draw. Australia dominated the fixture by securing five consecutive wins in subsequent encounters. However, the 2014 Boxing Day Test resulted in a draw, and in 2018, under the leadership of Virat Kohli, India achieved their maiden Boxing Day Test victory. They followed it up with another triumph in 2020, marking consecutive wins in this prestigious tradition.
