At 19, Sam Konstas will etch his name in cricketing history as he becomes one of the youngest players to open the batting for Australia in the prestigious Boxing Day Test against India. This decision was made even as Travis Head battles a quad strain.
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Australia has rung the changes for the Boxing Day Test against India, dropping struggling opener Nathan McSweeney and handing a maiden call-up to 19-year-old Sam Konstas. Fast bowler Jhye Richardson also returns to the squad as the hosts seek a spark after a difficult start to the series.