Sam Konstas officially axed as Australia rolls dice for first Test against Sri Lanka
It then came to light hours before the toss of the coin on Wednesday afternoon that selectors have made the call to hand Josh Inglis his Test debut — at Konstas’ expense. Inglis has been called in to bat in the middle order and it is a decision that Bharat Sundaresan suggested had been the plan all week.
Not Sam Konstas, Australia set to play new opener in first Test against Sri Lanka
Australia skipper Steve Smith has confirmed that Sam Konstas will not open in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Konstas started his Test career on a high putting up a decent show in two Tests against India but the 19-year-old is struggling to find a place in the playing XI.
Picture: Robert Cianflone/ There are plenty of other ways to foster young talent without jeopardising selection integrity.
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