The Border-Gavaskar Trophy continues on Boxing Day with the series delicately poised at 1-1 (and a draw) heading into the fourth Test at the MCG.

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How to watch and stream Australia v India

The third Test begins on Thursday, December 26 and is scheduled to run through to Monday, December 30. Seven’s coverage kicks off at 9.30am AEDT each day ahead of the first ball at 10.30am AEDT.

Sydney, Melbourne 9.30am live on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport on all five days

Brisbane 8.30am live on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport on all five days

Adelaide 9am live on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport on all five days

Perth 6.30am live on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport on all five days

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In a bonus for Indian cricket fans, a Hindi feed will be available for every day of the Test summer live and free on 7plus Sport.

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Australia v India live scores

Follow every moment of the fourth Test in the 7NEWS.com.au match centre, with live ball-by-ball commentary alongside scores, stats and more.

Melbourne weather forecast

The opening day is predicted to be an absolute scorcher, but it should cool down for the remainder of the Test. There is the odd chance of some scattered showers, but it’s unlikely to cause major delays.

Thursday: 40C. Mostly sunny morning, cloud increasing during the day. Medium chance of showers in the evening.

Friday: 23C. Partly cloudy, medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning.

Saturday: 24C. Partly cloudy, slight chance of a shower.

Sunday: 27C. Mostly sunny

Monday: 28C. Sunny

Channel 7 cricket commentators

Seven has brought together some of the biggest names in world cricket, led by two leading stars from both sides of the divide: Ricky Ponting and Sunil Gavaskar.

Gavaskar will feature in all five Tests for the series named in his honour.

A host of former stars will also return, including ex-Australian coach Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, Aaron Finch, Trent Copeland, Damien Fleming and Greg Blewett.

Mel McLaughlin will host the broadcast alongside James Brayshaw, who joins Tim Lane and Alison Mitchell on calling duties.

Five-time ICC Umpire of the Year Simon Taufel returns to offer his perspective while respected journalists Peter Lalor and Bharat Sundaresan will be on deck to report on the biggest breaking news.

Rachel Khawaja, the wife of Australian opener Usman, will connect viewers with the people closest to the players — their families.

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