Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old cricketer from New South Wales, is set to become Australia’s youngest Test batting debutant in 71 years during the Boxing Day Test against India. He replaces Nathan McSweeney after an underwhelming performance this series. Coach Andrew McDonald expressed confidence in Konstas’s abilities, noting his recent success in the Sheffield Shield. The match is tied at 1-1 with two more games left, and Australia aims to challenge India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Additional team updates include Travis Head’s potential return and Scott Boland’s likely inclusion.