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Chris Wilson

Who is Sam Konstas? Australia’s 19-year-old set to create history in Boxing Day Test against India

Konstas has been called up to replace Nathan McSweeney - (Getty Images)

Sam Konstas is set to become his country’s youngest men’s Test batting debutant in 71 years when he takes the field for Australia against India on Boxing Day.

The 19-year-old, from New South Wales, has been called up to replace Nathan McSweeney after he managed just 72 runs across six innings in the opening three Tests, with the series currently tied at 1-1.

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