The fact that the two men managed to bypass these measures has prompted a review of the technology's effectiveness and the overall security protocols at the stadium. ​

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

Fans can also catch a slice of India’s second-biggest sport, Kabaddi, with the Pro Kabaddi Melbourne Raid debuting at John Cain Arena after stumps on day three.

With India having won the last two Test series Down Under, fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling showdown this summer.

As the Indian tricolour shined against the backdrop of Melbourne's skyline, hearts swelled with patriotism, unity, and hope

At MCG it will be a historical encounter between India and Pakistan if the second semi-final produces a favourable result for the men in blue.

Most disheartening is that experts say there is a very high chance that the match will be cut short or maybe even cancelled due to rain and wet ground conditions.

This is to promote the growing importance of the bilateral relationship with India, and the significant contributions of the Indian diaspora community to raising ‘India literacy’ in Australia.

"We are forever grateful for his championship and will work to honour his memory in a manner that does justice to the person he was.”

It will be the first World Cup clash between the two nations at the MCG