Australia five-match Test series is currently tied 1-1 after the rain-affected third Test in Brisbane ended in a draw.India initially took the lead in the series with a dominant 295-run victory in the first Test at Optus Stadium.

After missing the first Test at Perth, Rohit returned to the Adelaide pink-ball Test but chose to bat down the order following the immense success of the opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul during the Perth Test win.

Australia heaved a major sigh of relief on Wednesday after skipper Pat Cummins declared run-machine Travis Head fit for the Boxing Day test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Australia run-maker Travis Head is questionable for the fourth cricket test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and teenager Sam Konstas is set to make his first test start for the home side.

If Rohit Sharma opts to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the fourth Test at the MCG, KL Rahul is likely to bat at No.3. Melbourne weather may influence India's decision to play two spinners.

India and Australia will lock horns at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26 with an eye on taking series lead.