Australia has announced the squad for the last 2 Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. It has made two major changes. The selectors dropped Nathan McSweeney, who opened alongside Usman Khawaja in the first three Tests, while 19-year-old opener Sam Constance was included in the squad for the first time.
At the same time, injury-hit Josh Hazlewood has also been ruled out of the squad. Apart from this, fast bowler Jay Richardson is making a comeback after three years. The fourth Test match of the series between India and Australia will be played in Melbourne from December 26, while the last and fifth match will be played in Sydney from January 3.
Sam Constas got his chance for the first time 19-year-old opening batsman Sam Constas, who played for the Australian Prime Minister's XI against India, got his first chance. Konstas scored a century in that pink ball practice match. For this he was selected as the player of the match.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma (left) and Sam Constas during the India vs PM-11 match.
Richardson got his chance three years later Richardson got his chance in the Test team after three years. Richardson played his last Test match in the Ashes series against England at the Adelaide Ground in December 2021.
Australian squad for last 2 test matches Pat Cummins (Captain), Steve Smith (vice-captain), Travis Head, Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Usman Khawaja, Sam Constance, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Jay Richardson, Mitchell Starc and Beau Webster.
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