Fri Dec 20 06:13:26 UTC 2024: ## Australia Swaps Openers, Bolsters Squad for Crucial India Tests

**Melbourne, Australia – December 20, 2024** – Cricket Australia has announced significant changes to its squad for the remaining two Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests against India. Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from the team, replaced by 19-year-old Sam Konstas, who impressed with a 107-run score against India’s Prime Minister’s XI in November.

The move comes as the series is currently tied 1-1, with the fourth Test set to begin at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26th. Further bolstering the squad, Sean Abbott, Beau Webster, and Jhye Richardson have been added. Injured pace bowler Josh Hazlewood is out, with Scott Boland expected to fill his position.

The updated Australian squad is: Pat Cummins (captain), Travis Head (vice-captain), Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wicket-keeper), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Sean Abbott, Jhye Richardson, and Beau Webster. The changes aim to strengthen Australia’s chances in the crucial remaining matches of the series.

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