The inclusion of Sam Konstas in the Australian side, having replaced opener Nathan McSweeney, has been on the minds of every one. The inclusion of Konstas has had contrasting views amongst former cricketers, Mark Vaugh and Michael Hussey as the former believes that it was imperative to drop Nathan McSweeney and go for a more aggressive option, given that the top order has not produced desired results. Hussey, on the other hand, was of the belief that dropping McSweeney was a “very tough call,” ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Waugh is certain that Sam Konstas will be set to open for Australia, with the thought process that a positive strokeplay is required at the top. “He’ll open, I reckon he’s a certainty to open,” Waugh said on Fox Cricket. “I think they’ve selected him with the thought process that they need a bit more positive stroke play at the top of the order, particularly with Usman and Marnus struggling slightly. “Nathan McSweeney wasn’t scoring either. So I think the young, more aggressive player will …