Cricket says Merry Christmas

The Australia Test squad have taken time out of their preparation for the Boxing Day Test to celebrate Christmas in Melbourne.

Australia vice-captain David Warner, wicketkeeper Matthew Wade and spinner Nathan Lyon welcomed their children into the MCG nets during training, before the tradition team Christmas lunch.

Meanwhile around Australia, players have taken to social media to spread good wishes and joy.

Image Id: 385257FA4CE94B2684C1D94446EFD3D4 Image Caption: Australia stars Mitch Starc and Alyssa Healy // Getty

Image Id: 17558168E5EF48D88B95F856DCDFBFB1 Image Caption: Hilton Cartwright and Cherina Christian-Murphy // Getty
Image Id: B2EE36E8F79E4B1C875D462C53D1E959 Image Caption: Steve Smith and Dani Willis // Getty
Image Id: 857EBD9B41C648549D14D0BD600FB944 Image Caption: Usman Khawaja and Rachael McLellen // Getty
Image Id: C2F82570DC5643EDB945D1C6DF136085 Image Caption: Nathan Lyon with daughters Milla and Harper // Getty
Image Id: 8535FBD887524C008EBBC9AA88C3A518 Image Caption: Matthew Wade with daughter Winter // Getty
Image Id: 868269F65CC64D6B9417E7DCC10B55DE Image Caption: David Warner with wife Candice and daughter Ivy Mae and Indi Rae // Getty

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