Australia Drops Nathan McSweeney, Selects Teenager Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test

The decision to replace McSweeney after three Tests raises concerns about selection strategy as Australia faces a critical series against India.

Nathan McSweeney was dropped after scoring 72 runs across six innings in his debut Test series as an opener against India.
Selectors faced criticism for prematurely ending McSweeney's stint, with former captain Michael Clarke arguing he deserved the full series to prove himself.
Sam Konstas, 19, will likely debut as an opener after a strong domestic season, including multiple centuries and a standout Big Bash League performance.
Australia's top-order struggles have been evident, with senior players like Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne also underperforming in the series.
The Boxing Day Test is pivotal in the tied Border-Gavaskar series, with India needing just one more win to retain the trophy for the fifth consecutive time.