Australia drops Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test against India, Sam Konstas in the mix to debut

Australian selectors have dropped opener Nathan McSweeney for the Boxing Day Test against India, with NSW rising star Sam Konstas in line to make his debut at the MCG. McSweeney’s lackluster performance in his first three Tests led to his omission, while Konstas, aged 19, is expected to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order. With Scott Boland likely to replace the injured Josh Hazlewood, Jhye Richardson, Beau Webster, and Sean Abbott have been named as alternative fast-bowling options in the 15-man squad as Australia aims to break the 1-1 tie in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

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