3 things to look forward to for Indian fans in the 4th BGT 2024-25 Test ft. Boxing Day at the MCG

India will return to their favorite venue in Australia as they face off against the hosts in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The contest will commence on Thursday, December 26.

The series is currently deadlocked at 1-1, after one month of nonstop action and tons of headlines both on and off the field. The rubber has lived up to expectations so far, and with all to play for in the remaining two Tests for both teams, more excitement is guaranteed.

India’s squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Tanush Kotian, R Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikkal.

On that note, here are three things to look forward to in the fourth Test between India and Australia.

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#3 A Boxing Day Test is always a spectacle, and India have a decent record at the MCG

Australia Men's Test Squad Training Session - Source: Getty

The Boxing Day Test is one of the most highly anticipated events on the cricketing calendar, and rightfully so. Packed crowds, high-quality cricket, and a vibrant environment will welcome both teams on Thursday.

To make matters more interesting for fans, India have an excellent record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The visitors have secured four Test victories at the venue, having triumphed on each of their last two tours. Those were series-defining wins as well.

With the rubber deadlocked at 1-1 and all to play for, it'll be very interesting to watch the action unfold.

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#2 Rishabh Pant is due

India Men's Test Squad Training Session - Source: Getty

Rishabh Pant, one of India's biggest match-winners with the bat in Test cricket, hasn't crossed the 40-run mark in the series so far. The maverick batter will be in focus when action moves to the MCG.

With the Melbourne pitch proving slightly unpredictable in recent times, Pant's attacking approach in the middle order will be one of India's biggest weapons. The southpaw has seemed to be in decent nick in the series so far, and a big score could be around the corner.

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#1 Jasprit Bumrah.

India Men's Test Squad Training Session - Source: Getty

Not much else needs to be said. Jasprit Bumrah has carried the Indian bowling attack on his shoulders for quite a while now, and things have reached an incredible peak in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

With almost as many wickets as the rest of his teammates combined, Bumrah has been the sole point of difference for India. And watching him bowl at a ground like the MCG, where the pacers are expected to get the ball to talk, will once again be a delight and a privilege.

Can Bumrah fire India to another famous win in Melbourne?