Indian players walk off the field on the end of day one play of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia/
India concluded the opening day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Thursday with Australia at 311 for 6. Debutant Sam Konstas made a significant impact with a brilliant half-century, scoring 60 runs and showcasing exceptional strokes. Usman Khawaja contributed 57, while Marnus Labuschagne added 72, and Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 68, all playing pivotal roles on a favourable batting surface. The impressive Jasprit Bumrah was India's standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 75 runs. After a slightly quiet first session, Bumrah returned to form, taking three crucial wickets, including those of Travis Head for 0 and Mitchell Marsh for 4 in quick succession.
Indian players walk off the field on the end of day one play of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia/
Indian fans react during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
India's Jasprit Bumrah, right, reacts after bowling to Australia's Sam Konstas, left, during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
Australia's Sam Konstas plays a shot during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
Australia's Usman Khawaja hits a boundary during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
Australia's Sam Konstas celebrates his fifty runs during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
India's Ravindra Jadeja, third right, celebrates with teammates after the wicket of Australia's Sam Konstas during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne plays a shot during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
Australia's Usman Khawaja, right, celebrates his fifty runs with his batting partner Marnus Labuschagne during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts as he celebrates the wicket of Australia's Usman Khawaja during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
Australia's Steve Smith bats during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne hits a boundary during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne raises his bat as he celebrates after scoring fifty runs during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
India's Virat Kohli chases the ball during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
Indian players celebrates the wicket of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Australia's Travis Head during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
India's Jasprit Bumrah, second right, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Australia's Mitchell Marsh during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
Australia's Steve Smith raises his bat as he celebrates after scoring fifty runs during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
India's Akash Deep, left, celebrates the wicket of Australia's Alex Carey, right, during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
Australia's Alex Carey walks off the field after losing his wicket during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.