Joe Burns called up by Australia for Boxing Day Test with India

Australia have called up uncapped batsman Joe Burns for the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne.

The 25-year-old replaces the injured Mitchell Marsh for the third match of a series which the hosts lead 2-0.

Burns told reporters: "I'm over the moon at the news. It's the best Christmas present I could ever hope for and it took a fair while to sink in."

Coach Darren Lehmann feels that the Queensland right-hander fits the "aggressive" mould of the current squad.

Lehmann added: "He's a very good player against fast bowling and he's had a good couple of summers at the Gabba with Queensland.

"There have been some good contenders for that spot and it's always a tough call on other players.

"He's a very aggressive player, which is the way we like to play our cricket. We went with Joe, he's a younger player and we feel he has something about him."

Burns has scored 2,978 first-class runs at an average of 42.54 since his debut in 2011, and made a career-best 183 against New South Wales last month.