Why 26th December Test Is Known As ‘Boxing Day’ Test Match - Check Details

The Indian team is set to lock horns with Australia in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne from December 26.

Every year, cricketing bodies conduct crucial matches to mark the importance of this momentous day.

The big question is why ‘Boxing Day' holds so much importance.

Usually, the likes of Australia and South Africa organise Boxing Day Test matches.

Talking about this year, the two Test matches are slated to take place on the same day.

Apart from the India - Australia clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, South Africa will take on Pakistan in Centurion.

Just a day after Christmas, Boxing Day will again be returning this year.

Fans will witness the Boxing Day Tests after a day of Christmas.