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BGT: Konstas' Debut Confirmed, Head Under Fitness Cloud For Boxing Day Test

By IANS News December 24, 2024 • 10:16 AM View: 1027

Boxing Day Test: Youngster Sam Konstas has been confirmed to make his Test debut in the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while star batter Travis Head is yet to clear the fitness test for the crucial match, starting on December 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Konstas would make his Test debut, with the 19-year-old to become the fourth youngest to put on the Baggy Green after lan Craig, current captain Pat Cummins, and Tom Garrett.

Meanwhile, the rest of the playing XI would come on Christmas Day when Cummins does his pre-match press conference.

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