- Australia held a nets session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Christmas Day
- The Aussies looked very relaxed on the eve of the fourth Ashes Test with England
- David Warner’s two daughters Ivy and Indi came along with their mum, Candice
- Shaun Marsh brought toddler Austin who was given tips by Cameron Bancroft
Australia’s Ashes stars prepared for the fourth Test by bringing their families to a Christmas Day nets session in Melbourne.
With a series victory over England already in the bag after winning each of the first three Tests, Steve Smith’s side looked very relaxed at the MCG.
Batsman David Warner and his wife Candice brought daughters Ivy Mae, three, and Indi Rae, who will be two next month, to the session.
David Warner and wife Candice brought their daughters to a nets session on Christmas Day
Indi Rae Warner, who will be two next month, held a mini bat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
She also got her hands on a soft cricket ball as the Aussie team prepared for the fourth Test
Aussie runs-machine Warner got down on his hands and knees to interact with young Indi
He held hands with three-year-old Ivy Mae after putting on his pads during the relaxed session
Indi appeared more interested in the cricket than her older sister as she got her hands on a mini bat and soft ball.
But Shaun Marsh’s 18-month-old son Austin was the star of the show as he chased around a Kookaburra ball under the watchful eyes of his dad and uncle Mitch.
Young Austin was also treated to a batting lesson from Aussie opener Cameron Bancroft, although he appeared more entertained by his helmet than his advice.
England’s players geared up for the latest Test match by playing a game of football during their nets session.
As well as enjoying a chilled Christmas with his children, Warner actually faced some balls
Captain Steve Smith worked on his bowling as well as his batting ahead of the Boxing Day Test
Shaun Marsh was joined on the field by his 18-month-old son Austin Ross, who had a great time
Under the watchful eye of his uncle Mitch, Austin seemed fascinated by a Kookaburra ball
Twenty-five-year-old Australia opener Cameron Bancroft gave Austin a lesson in how to bat
But toddler Austin appeared to be more entertained by Bancroft’s helmet than his advice