On a gloomy afternoon at the SCG the cricketing prodigy proved that he has what it takes.
There was no lengthy, intricate or divisive debate when Charlie Bannerman was named to open the batting for the Australians in the fixture that was to become the first “Test” match. There was no discussion as to his age, experience or batting average.
The orthodoxy of opening the batting with caution so that the middle order may flourish is still legitimate today, even though some contemporary players feel the best way to blunt the new ball is to bludgeon it into whimpering submission. That precipitate approach works for a privileged few, as India and Australia are finding out, especially against quality fast bowling on helpful pitches.
, a feat rare for any player, let alone one just turned 19 years old. In that same match, McSweeney occupied the crease doggedly for his own unbeaten hundred to secure South Australia a draw. McSweeney, at 25, and with a longer history at first-class level, then found himself out of position opening the batting in a Test match.
Which brings me to the final point of why Konstas is ready for Test cricket now, against any quality of bowling.
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