It has now been reported just hours before the toss off the coin on Wednesday afternoon that selectors have made the call to hand Josh Inglis his Test debut — at Konstas’ expense. As first reported by Code Sports,

Travis Head will open the batting for Australia in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, leaving Sam Konstas in a battle for a middle order position to save his spot in the side.

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in the first test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match.

Australian selectors have ignored the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka, promoting Travis Head to opener for Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.