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The Rookie Australian opener was dropped by national selectors, who handed a maiden call-up to teenage sensation Sam Kontas

The 25-year-old South Australian will partner Usman Khawaja at the top in the series opener in Perth and during the upcoming five-Test series

The South Australian emerged as a strong contender for the opener's spot, earning backing from the likes of David Warner and Ricky Ponting