Melbourne Test Sam Konstas Replace Nathan McSweeney: Even after playing three matches of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, the series is tied at 1-1. Now the fourth Test match between India and Australia is to be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground from 26 December to 30 December. Australia has made two changes in its team till the three matches of the five-match Test series being played between India and Australia. Now the third change is going to happen for the fourth test.
Which player will Australia drop?
Earlier, changes were made in the team due to injury of Josh Hazlewood. But according to the report of Code Sports, this time there is talk of dropping a young opener Nathan McSweeney from the team due to poor form. Sam Constas may get a place in the team in his place. If this happens then this Melbourne Test match will be the debut match of Sam Constas.
Sam Constas debut confirmed?
19 year old young batsman Sam Constas may get a chance to debut in this match. This talented player from South Australia has performed brilliantly in domestic cricket and is considered best suited for this change. Apart from this, reserve batsman Josh English can also be included in the playing eleven. Also, some reports are claiming that Beau Webster may also get a chance in the team, although the situation regarding his role is not clear yet.
Nathan McSweeney failed in front of Jasprit Bumrah
After the retirement of David Warner, Australia was sending Nathan McSweeney to open with Usman Khawaja. McSweeney made his debut against India in Perth Test 2024. Nathan McSweeney has scored only 72 runs in 6 innings of 3 Test matches at an average of 14.40.
Apart from this, Nathan McSweeney has been the victim of Jasprit Bumrah’s ball 4 times in these 6 innings. McSweeney has scored 10, 0, 39, 10*, 9 and 4 runs in 6 innings.
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