Australia have dropped opener Nathan McSweeney. Sam Konstas will replace him for the final two Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches. Selectors believe Konstas’ aggressive batting style will boost Australia’s struggling top order. Former cricketer Mark Waugh thinks the move prioritizes winning the series. Australia are currently tied 1-1 with India. The fourth Test begins Thursday at the MCG.
Australia have dropped opener Nathan McSweeney. Sam Konstas will replace him for the final two Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches. Selectors believe Konstas’ aggressive batting style will boost Australia’s struggling top order. Former cricketer Mark Waugh thinks the move prioritizes winning the series. Australia are currently tied 1-1 with India. The fourth Test begins Thursday at the MCG. Australia have dropped opener Nathan McSweeney. Sam Konstas will replace him for the final two Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches. Selectors believe Konstas’ aggressive batting style will boost Australia’s struggling top order. Former cricketer Mark Waugh thinks the move prioritizes winning the series. Australia are currently tied 1-1 with India. The fourth Test begins Thursday at the MCG.