Australian teenager Sam Konstas is set to make his Test debut in the fourth match against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) starting December 26. At just 19 years and 85 days old, Konstas becomes the fourth-youngest Test debutant in Australia’s history and the youngest since Ian Craig debuted in 1953.
The top-order batsman from Sydney replaces opener Nathan McSweeney, who was dropped after averaging just 14.40 with the bat across the first three Tests of the series.
Sam Konstas: Promising Domestic Career
Konstas has played 11 first-class matches for New South Wales, amassing 718 runs at an average of 42.23. His domestic record includes two centuries and three half-centuries, showcasing his potential as a reliable batter.
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Recent MCG Performance
Konstas’s last outing at the MCG was for Australia A against India A last month, where he scored three runs in the first innings and an unbeaten 73 in the second.
Series Update
The ongoing series between Australia and India is currently tied at 1-1, with the third Test in Brisbane ending in a draw due to rain.