Overview
- Border told SEN he wants Sam Konstas to shelve the ramp shot and prove his orthodox game, even questioning whether the youngster can play a cover drive.
- He expressed concern over Cameron Green’s technique at No.3 and said the all-rounder could miss the first Ashes Test in Perth.
- Border endorsed Beau Webster as the preferred all-rounder at No.6, citing his form and value as bowling support on a Perth pitch.
- He floated a top three of Matt Renshaw, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne for the series opener on November 21.
- Recent domestic returns for Konstas include low scores and a ramp-shot dismissal, while Ricky Ponting also argued Webster should play and suggested Labuschagne could open.