Star Aussie batter Travis Head will play in the Boxing Day Test against India after proving his fitness during a Christmas morning training session at the MCG.
Sam Konstas's Boxing Day debut puts him on the same path as a Test captain, national selector, cult hero and Italian star by starting his career at the MCG.
South Africa are to attack Pakistan with a four-pronged pace attack including debutant Corbin Bosch in their Boxing Day Test.