<ul><li>India will face Australia in the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, with the series in a 1-1 stalemate and a place in the ICC World Championship final still up for grabs.</li><li>The Boxing Day Test is a tradition followed in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries, including Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It is held a day after Christmas and holds significance for both Australian and South African cricket teams.</li><li>The idea of a Boxing Day Test originated from a Sheffield Shield match played in Australia in 1865. Since 1980, the MCC and Australia Cricket Board have decided to conduct the Boxing Day Test annually, with the MCG hosting the matches.</li><li>Since 2014, India has dominated the Boxing Day Test, winning two matches and one ending in a draw. Their performances have improved significantly in recent years.</li></ul>

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