Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from Australia’s squad for the final two Tests against India with 19-year-old opening batter Sam Konstas earning his first call as the home side shake up the top order amid their struggles against Jasprit Bumrah.
Pace bowler Jhye Richardson has also been recalled to a Test squad for the first time in three years to provide further cover following the injury to Josh Hazlewood although Scott Boland is expected to come into the XI at the MCG.
While Konstas has been included on the back of a strong run of form since being overlooked at the start of the series it is not certain he will play on Boxing Day in Melbourne. Josh Inglis, who has been the spare batter during the series to date, remains part of the squad and could be an option if the selectors want to get creative with indications from chair of selectors George Bailey that they are keen for a greater tempo from the top order. Allrounder Beau…
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