This year’s Boxing Day Test, held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, drew massive audiences, reinforcing the shared love of cricket between India and Australia.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's reception featured mateship, light-hearted banter, and recognition for stellar performances in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The event attended by 4000 people celebrated the growing ties between India and Australia, with a diverse crowd cheering every daring raid and gripping tackle.

With record-breaking crowds, dramatic twists, and standout performances, the Boxing Day Test delivered everything fans could hope for.

The Boxing Day Test has also broken the previous Australia-India series record of 194,481 set in 2014.

Australia finished the day at 228/9, having recovered from a precarious 91/6 earlier in the innings.

India’s chase began poorly as captain Rohit Sharma continued his dismal tour, departing for just three.

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While former India coach Ravi Shastri admitted the altercation was “unnecessary,” he acknowledged that emotions can run high in such intense matches.