Australia Test debutant Sam Konstas hits a pulsating half-century on a thrilling opening day of the fourth Test against India.

In a little over 90 minutes and with only 65 balls faced, Sam Konstas's debut innings in the Boxing Day Test has forced Australian cricket into a new generation, and there is no going back now.

Australia and India began the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with Australia winning the toss and opting to bat first. At the close of play on the first day,

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After being presented with the Test cap by former skipper Mark Taylor, with his brothers and parents in attendance, Konstas literally sprinted out in the middle, eager to get on with the game. He requested senior partner Usman Khawaja to allow him first strike against Bumrah.

The 19-year-old Sam Konstas stepped up to rejuvenate Australia in front of a near record cricket crowd as he got under the skin of India in the fourth Test.

Australia ended the opening day of the fourth Test with 311 for six, thanks to half-centuries from Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steve Smith. Debutant Konstas impressed with 60 off 65 balls,

At 19 years and 85 days, Konstas became the second-youngest to score a Test fifty for Australia. Ian Craig holds the record for being the youngest to do so, at 17 years and 240 days. The former also became the first player to score a Test fifty on debut against India before turning 20.

Konstas set the landmark of becoming the second youngest player to score a half-century for Australia in Test cricket. At the age of 19 years and 85 days, Konstas smashed his maiden international fifty at MCG.

A stunning debut from a teenager on debut and some strong displays from the hosts' top-order saw Australia dominate the majority of the opening day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli have been the centre of attraction in the ongoing India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). While Konstas grabbed attention for his bold fifty on his international debut against bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah,