19-year-old batsman Sam Konstas is in contention for his Test debut against Sri Lanka, impressing Australia's selectors with his batting technique suited to the subcontinent's spinning pitches. However, Travis Head remains a strong contender for the opening spot.
Teen tyro Sam Konstas has the game and batting technique “well suited” to Sri Lanka ’s spinning wickets according to Australia ’s chief selector George Bailey, though it may not be enough to avoid being replaced by subcontinent opening specialist Travis Head.The 19-year-old will feature alongside several of the Test set-up’s next generation in a touring squad led by Steve Smith, given thatCummins is also nursing the ankle injury he managed through the Border-Gavaskar series.
Forcing the pace of the game to begin Australia’s innings with the dynamic South Australian had seen him widely discussed as veteran Usman Khawaja’s opening partner in Sri Lanka before Konstas’ emergence.Konstas’ audacious and unconventional approach against India offered the prospect of a similar launchpad at the top of the order, though Galle’s spin-friendly decks are far removed from Australian conditions.
Australia’s attack is expected to feature Kuhnemann operating alongside first-choice spinner Nathan Lyon, though playing three frontline spinners is also a distinct possibility in Galle.
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