For starters, 'hitman' will open innings

As India gear up for the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), skipper Rohit Sharma will be the cynosure of all eyes, as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is on the line.

- Haridev Pushparaj

India's batting fortunes have gone down south and Rohit's demotion down the order in Adelaide and Brisbane is part of the problem that has now become a dilemma.

Now, after clear indications that the 'Hitman' will return to his favoured opening position alongside southpaw Yashasvi Jaiswal, India will be looking to take the attack to the Australians on a ground which has been a happy hunting one for them in recent years.