Konstas or Travis? Who will open for Australia in Sri Lanka?

It seems to be a toss-up between the experienced Travis Head and talented youngster Sam Konstas as the Australian cricket team head to Sri Lanka for their next Test series later this month.

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After impressing against a famed Indian bowling unit in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sam Konstas was named in Australia's upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka. But there is still uncertainty whether he would walk out to open for Australia in the sub-continent.

The young tyro exhibited flawless technique straight out of cricket textbooks during his run as an opener against India. His unorthodox shots with a flair of aggression caught the attention of the world, who are keen to see the next generation taking centre stage.

Konstas's pedigree for scoring runs is reflected in his tally of 113 in the two Tests, averaging 28.25 while striking at 81.88.

Even with all the swagger he displayed on his home soil, there are still doubts if the young prodigy can deliver on Sri Lanka's spinning tracks.