Australia win toss and bat in Boxing Day Test
- Published: 26/12/2011 at 07:32 AM
- Online news: World
Australia won the toss and chose to bat on the opening day of the first Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.
Australian captain Michael Clarke drives a ball in the nets as the team trains for their upcoming Test match against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), in Melbourne. Australia won the toss and chose to bat on the opening day of the first Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.
Skipper Michael Clarke elected to bat on a greenish pitch under cloudy skies.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
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