australia cricket team
Steve Smith eyes century as Australia seize control against New Zealand
In the Black Caps' first Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl.
Boxing Day Test: Australia end day one at 257/4 against NZ
Steve Smith and Travis Head are still unbeaten at the individual scores of 77 and 25, respectively.
Matthew Wade just literally did a 'Michael Jackson move' at the MCG!
Wade came out to bat at the score of 144 and immediately faced Kiwi pacer Neil Wagner's barrage of bouncers.
Steve Smith now tenth highest-scorer for Australia in Tests
Smith, who is currently unbeaten at the score of 72, surpassed Greg Chappell to become the tenth highest scorer for the team.
Australian cricketers play with their kids in nets ahead of Boxing Day Test
The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to Twitter and posted photos of Australian players playing with their kids.
Boxing Day Test: Steve Smith, umpire Nigel Llong argue over dead-ball rule
Smith was miffed after the umpire's decision to term the delivery of New Zealand paceman Neil Wagner as 'dead ball'.
Boxing Day Test: Trent Boult makes remarkable comeback against Australia
30-year-old Boult did not show any jitters and he ended up bowling a perfect inswinger to send Burns back to the pavilion.
Australia add leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson to Sydney Test squad
The leg-spinner joined the side for preparation during the ongoing 2nd Test and will remain with them leading till the Sydney Test.
Marnus Labuschagne hits fifth straight 50 as Australia dig in
In the Black Caps' first Boxing Test, skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl on a cloudy morning.
New Zealand pacers strike twice to leave Australia reeling at 67-2
In the Black Caps' first Boxing Test, skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl on a cloudy morning.