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Trent Boult says he fit and ready to rock Australia
The left-arm pace spearhead missed the 296-run first test loss to Tim Paine’s side in Perth after sustaining the injury in previous series.
Tom Blundell to replace Jeet Raval in Boxing Day Test
The 29-year-old has played two Tests and scored 136 runs with an unbeaten century on debut as wicketkeeper.
Heat forces New Zealand to cancel warm-up game ahead of Boxing day Test
New Zealand coach Gary Stead confirmed his team would rest on Friday with temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius.
Australia boss tells MCG not to play too safe with pitch
A Sheffield Shield match at the MCG was halted last week because of a dangerous surface.
New Zealand quick Trent Boult on track for 'dream' Boxing Day test
Boult was ruled out of the opener of the three-match series at Perth Stadium with a rib injury.
Peter Siddle wants to crack opportunity against New Zealand
Siddle has featured in 67 Tests in which he picked 221 wickets with an average of 30.66.
Workload doesn't worry me: Aussie off-spinner Nathon Lyon
Lyon also applauded the Australian attack which includes Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins.
Peter Siddle replaces Josh Hazlewood for Boxing Day Test against New Zealand
Hazlewood was on Sunday ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand due to a hamstring tear.
Kyle Jamieson replaces injured Lockie Ferguson for Australia tour
Ferguson was ruled out of the remainder of the Test series on Monday after he sustained a right calf-muscle tendon strain.
Tim Paine encouraged by Australia's ruthless streak
A rejuvenated Australia won their third straight test of the home season since retaining the Ashes in England and stretched their run.