Australia Names XI for Fourth Test Against India: Debut for Teenager Sam Konstas
Australia has officially announced its playing eleven for the much-anticipated fourth Test against India, set to commence in Melbourne on Thursday. The team sees two changes from the previous match in Brisbane, with the spotlight on 19-year-old Sam Konstas, who is making his international debut.
Travis Head has successfully passed a fitness test, retaining his position in the line-up. Head has been in stellar form, leading the series with 409 runs at an impressive average of 81.80, which includes two centuries. Captain Pat Cummins expressed his relief at Head’s fitness, emphasizing the pressure he puts on opposing teams right from his first ball.
Sam Konstas’ Promising Debut
Replacing Nathan McSweeney, Konstas is set to become the youngest Australian to debut since Pat Cummins himself took the field as an 18-year-old in 2011. His selection comes on the back of a remarkable performance during the pink-ball warm-up match against India, where he scored a blistering century (107 off 97 balls). Cummins shared some encouraging words for the debutant, urging him to enjoy the game and play without overthinking, just as he did at that age.
Scott Boland Steps In
In another significant change, Scott Boland will take the place of the injured Josh Hazlewood in the bowling attack. This adjustment aims to bolster Australia’s pace lineup as they look to seal a series victory.
Australia’s Playing XI
The final squad for the fourth Test is as follows: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland.
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