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BGT: I Was Very Impressed The First Time I Saw Konstas Bat, Says Hussey
Boxing Day Test: The Australian 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas gears up for a potential Test debut in the iconic Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His call-up, hailed as an “exciting” opportunity by cricket legend Mike Hussey, comes at the expense of Nathan McSweeney, who has been dropped after just three Tests—a decision that has sparked mixed reactions from players and pundits alike.
McSweeney’s omission follows a string of underwhelming performances since his debut last month, where he failed to surpass 10 runs in five out of six innings. While the 25-year-old showed promise, his inability to adapt to the challenges of opening at the Test level, particularly against the moving ball, proved costly.
Head selector George Bailey admitted it was a "really hard decision" to drop McSweeney, especially since he was placed in an unfamiliar position as an opener despite not specializing in that role at the domestic level.
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