Other than the expected high-voltage cricketing action, the opening day of the Boxing Day Test will be about commemorating the 10th anniversary of the devastating tsunami that took lives of 230,000 people across 14 countries.
While thousands succumbed to nature's fury, there were some lucky ones who survived with the help of Australian families.
Army vehicles will drive on to the imposing Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) carrying thank you letters sent to Australians who provided aid to the tsunami survivors, reported the Herald Sun.
An estimated 65,000 crowd at the MCG will pay tribute to the victims on the sidelines of the third Test between India and Australia. Around 18,000 died in India alone from tsunami that also ravaged parts of Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
A solidarity message from Australia's injured captain Michael Clarke will be played on the giant screens at MCG recognising the efforts of his countrymen in times of crisis.
"Ten years ago today, the Boxing Day tsunami ravaged 14 countries - including India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, and Australians dug deep to support our friends and neighbours when they desperately needed our help," Clarke said.
"The 'Thanks for Caring Australia' campaign is an important opportunity to recognise how the Australians respond during times of crisis, and I'm proud to get behind it.
