Ahead of Boxing Day Test Australian stars celebrate Christmas with their families at MCG
The festive spirit was alive at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as Australia’s cricket team celebrated Christmas Day with their families ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Players enjoyed quality time on the iconic pitch, creating heartwarming scenes of camaraderie.
All-rounder Mitch Marsh was seen strolling with his wife Greta and their newborn daughter, Olive. Fellow teammates, including MarnusLabuschagne, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, and Alex Carey, played with their children on the field. Josh Inglis, sidelined due to Travis Head’s return, spent time with his partner and son.
Steve Smith shared a special moment inspecting the MCG wicket with his father, while 19-year-old Sam Konstas prepared for his debut as the fourth-youngest Australian to play Test cricket. Assistant coach Andrew McDonald’s son participated in the festivities by facing throwdowns alongside Head, who successfully passed a fitness test after recovering from a quad injury.
Jhye Richardson also joined the celebrations after being included as a reserve bowler. The day was filled with joy and anticipation as the team geared up for the crucial Test match against India, set to begin on December 26.