Who is this clown? How Konstas won Langer over

Test legend Justin Langer says he's just as confused as Australian cricket fans about the unhealthy merry-go-round opening position, but he's backing Sam Konstas to get the job done if selected.

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Just who will open alongside Usman Khawaja for this summer's blockbuster Ashes series remains a huge talking point, with Sheffield Shield performances expected to settle the debate over the coming weeks.

In Langer's eyes, Cameron Green should bat at No.3, and the race is down to Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris and Marnus Labuschagne for the vacant opening position.

Konstas, who turned 20 on Thursday, became an instant hit