All eyes will be on India's stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane as he covers for the absent Virat Kohli in the second Test against Australia in Melbourne.
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India coach has been calm after the thumping in the first Test in Adelaide, offering guidance to players such as KL Rahul as they aim to bounce back.
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The India team, under Rahane's stewardship, take to the field on Boxing Day (December 26) against the hosts at the MCG.
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India went through their final preparations of the Test on the MCG field on Christmas Eve.
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And despite the Melbourne heat, there was no let up from India bowlers such as Ravi Ashwin as they looked to perfect their form.
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Mohammad Siraj found time to take a well-earned break on the sidelines.
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However, hosts Australia were also hard at work as they look to secure the win that would guarantee at least a draw in the four Test series.
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Pat Cummins, who was instrumental in the dismantling of the India batting line-up in the first Test, looked raring to go again.
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And Australia coach Justin Langer clearly liked what he saw as he looked on at the MCG.
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