Australia win the toss, elect to bat

Australia are bidding to seal the four-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after winning the opening tests in Adelaide and Brisbane.

Batsman Joe Burns replaced injured all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and will bat at number six when he makes his test debut for Australia on a mild, sunny day in Melbourne.

India have made two changes, with Rohit Sharma dropped in favour of debutant batsman Lokesh Rahul and paceman Mohammed Shami coming in for Varun Aaron.