19 year old Australian player will debut against India, created ruckus in the practice match itself

Cricket News Desk. The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia will start from December 26. Now less than 48 hours are left for this match to start. Australia's opening pair failed in the first three matches of the series. He could not last long in front of Indian fast bowling. This was the reason why Nathan McSweeney, who made his debut in Perth, did not get a place in the team in the last two matches.

Qantas to debut in Melbourne
19-year-old young batsman Sam Constas was included in the team in place of McSweeney for the Melbourne and Sydney Tests. Constas will now make his debut for Australia in the Boxing Day Test. Team head coach Andrew McDonald gave this information. Constas will be the 468th player to play Test for Australia. Constas will become the youngest player to play in a Test for Australia since 18-year-old Pat Cummins in 2011.

Youngest player to make test debut for Australia
Ian Craze – 17 Years 239 Days (1953)
Pat Cummins – 18 years 193 days (2011)
Tom Garrett – 18 years 232 days (1877)
Sam Constas- 19 years 85 days (2024)
Clem Hill – 19 years 96 days (1896)

Australia's head coach said- He understands his game well and is in good shape right now, so he will play on Boxing Day. His brilliant shots and ability to put pressure on his opponents earned him this opportunity. We are excited about it because Boxing Day is the biggest stage.

scored a century in the practice match
The second match of the Test series between India and Australia was played with pink ball. Before that match, Team India had played a practice match against Prime Minister's XI. Sam Constas scored a century in that match. While batting opener, he scored 107 runs in just 97 balls. He was also chosen Player of the Match. In his BBL debut match, Kontas scored a half-century in just 20 balls. However, after being selected in the team, his account was not opened in the Big Bash League.