WATCH: Hasan Ali turns stretching exercises into dance moves, MCG crowd joins him on Day 3 of Boxing Day Test

The Boxing Day Test holds high significance in cricket history and Australia's Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is considered the spiritual venue of this high-profile match. MCG is known for attracting massive crowds and creating an unparalleled cricketing atmosphere on this special day. Such a vibrant crowd was alive on Day 3 of the 2023 Boxing Day Test between Australia and Pakistan.

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Fast bowler Hasan Ali is one of the most entertaining personalities in the Pakistan cricket team. That was evident when he got a few Australian fans to dance with him. Ali was stationed on the boundary line in the 53rd over of Australia's second innings in the second Test on Thursday. He turned his stretching exercise into dance moves and the crowd behind him followed. 

The video shared by Cricket Australia on their social media accounts has gone viral as fans love the Pakistani cricketer entertaining the opposition crowd during the high-intensity encounter. 

Watch the video below: 

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MCG crowd dancing with Hasan Ali.

- Test atmosphere in MCG is 🔥pic.twitter.com/PU6gvHQcMg

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 28, 2023

However, this was not the first time the MCG crowd created a lively atmosphere during the ongoing match. Earlier on Day 2, Travis Head found the MCG crowd mimicking his stretching routine as the Aussie batter was fielding at the boundary. 

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Mitchell Marsh pulls Australia out of dire straits in second innings

Meanwhile, talking about the match, Australia managed to get back on track after a batting collapse in the second innings. Pakistan pacers were on fire with the new ball as they reduced the hosts to 16/4. It was Shaheen Afridi who did the early damage, taking the wickets of Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne in quick succession before lunch. Mir Hamza then decided to join the fun by dismissing Travis Head and David Warner off consecutive deliveries.

Australia were in serious trouble but Mitchell Marsh pulled them out of danger with a sensational knock. He shared a partnership of over 150 with Steve Smith before being dismissed for 96 off 130 balls. The Men in Green got rid of Smith (50 off 176 balls) on the last ball before stumps on Day 3. This will bring in a new batter to play alongside Alex Carey on Day 4, meaning Pakistan are still in the game despite trailing by 241 runs.