Teenager Sam Konstas has been called up to the Australian squad for the final two matches of their Test series against India at the expense of Nathan McSweeney.
Uncapped Konstas was included in Australia's 15-man squad for the deciding two final Tests on Friday, with paceman Jhye Richardson the other new face to replace injured fast bowler Josh Hazlewood.
At 19 years and 85 days, Konstas would become the fourth youngest Test debutant in Australian history if selected for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, and the youngest since current captain Pat Cummins in 2011.
His call-up comes two days after the opening batsman made history on his Big Bash League debut for the Sydney Thunder by becoming the youngest man to score a half-century in the competition.
The Australia-India series is level at 1-1 after a rain-affected draw that ended at the Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday.
India won the first Test by 295 runs in Perth, while Australia came back to win the second day-night Test in Adelaide by 10 wickets.
“Sam has been called up to the Test squad for the first time. His batting style offers a point of difference and we look forward to watching his game develop further,” said head selector George Bailey.
Sam Konstas made his debut for Sydney Thunder
“We remain confident that Nathan has the ability and temperament to succeed at Test level in the future. It was a difficult decision to leave him out.”
Konstas' inclusion puts McSweeney out of the picture after both he and fellow opener Usman Khawaja made mistakes in the first three Tests against India. Neither has scored above 40 in this series.
Paceman Scott Boland is expected to be called into the XI to replace Hazlewood at the MCG, where he took a memorable 6-7 in the second innings on his Test debut three years ago.
Australian national team: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitch Starc, Beau Webster.
The big heavyweight rematch between Alexander Usyk and Tyson Fury will be live on Saturday 21 December on Sky Sports Box Office. Book Usyk v Fury 2 now!