The highly-touted 19-year-old Sam Konstas has replaced McSweeney in the squad after a string of good scores and recommendations from many former cricketers.



BGT 2024-25: 'Unfortunately wasn't able...,' Aussie opener Nathan McSweeney opens up on Test squad axing

Australia won just one of the first three Tests at the Adelaide Oval, losing the series opener in Perth, with the rain playing spoilsport at the Gabba in Brisbane.



BGT – ‘We made a mistake picking him,’ Michael Clarke bashes Australian selectors over changes in squad

According to several media reports in Australia, Nathan McSweeney’s performance has not impressed the selectors in the ongoing Boder-Gavaskar Trophy, with Sam Konstas in the frame for a spot in the Playing XI. The Boxing Day Test is set to start on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). India has had an impressive record at the venue.



BGT 2024/25: Nathan McSweeney axed from Boxing Day Test; Sam Konstas roped in for Australia

BGT 2024-25: Australia selectors explained the decision to drop Nathan McSweeney for the final two Tests vs India. Rising star Sam Konstas has replaced McSweeney.



BGT: 'We want to provide...,' Australia selector on dropping Nathan McSweeney for final two Tests

The squad announcement for the fourth Test could come Friday (Dec 20).



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