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Allan Border Urges Konstas to Drop Ramp Shot, Questions Green’s Spot for Ashes Opener

His radio comments elevate Beau Webster, reopening Australia’s top-order debate before Perth.

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.