Teenager Sam Konstas fired a reminder to selectors on Saturday with a gritty unbeaten 73 as two of his rivals to open for Australia in the first of five Tests against India were out for golden ducks.

Sam Konstas fires reminder to selectors with match-winning 73 against India A as BGT squad announcement looms

Australia batter Marcus Harris leads the race to open against India in the first Test in Perth starting November 22. The left-handed opener pressed his case for a Test return following his gritty 74 (for Australia A) against India A on day two of the second unofficial Test at the MCG.

AUS A vs IND A: Marcus Harris leads race to open against India in Perth Test after gritty 74 at MCG

Fast-rising star Cameron Green plundered a century but the pair tipped to open for Australia in the first Test against India both failed in a warm-up against the tourists Monday.

Cameron Green smashes century but Warner stand-ins fail against India in warm-up