Honors even after first day of Boxing Day Test at MCG . The Australian team will be without star batsman Steve Smith for the second consecutive Ashes series and skipper Michael Clarke has been ruled out with a back injury. In the 40 years since , it has proved to be a popular move , with vast crowds coming to the MCG in festive mood . Captain Steve Smith undefeated on 72 . Chris Rogers and Shane Watson also hit half centuries .
Honors even after first day of Boxing Day Test at MCG . The Australian team will be without star batsman Steve Smith for the second consecutive Ashes series and skipper Michael Clarke has been ruled out with a back injury. Captain Steve Smith undefeated on 72 . Chris Rogers and Shane Watson also hit half centuries .