Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has slammed the decision to drop rising star Sam Konstas from the first Test against Sri Lanka. Despite impressing in the summer series against India, the 19-year-old was omitted as selectors opted to promote Travis Head to opener. Ponting believes it was a missed opportunity to test Konstas in subcontinental conditions, while selectors defend the move as part of a long-term strategy.
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Teenage cricketer Sam Konstas, of Greek heritage, will make his Test debut for Australia in the historic Boxing Day match against India. The 19-year-old will open the batting, presenting a fresh challenge for India’s formidable pace attack.