• Coach Andrew McDonald says range of factors being considered
• Harris, Bancroft, Konstas and McSweeney vying for vacant spot

Australian men’s cricket coach Andrew McDonald says the four-way showdown for the vacant opening batting place is about more than just runs this week as he looks towards picking the right player for the glut of Test cricket coming over the next three years.

Australia A’s team for the match against India A in Mackay starting on Thursday includes veterans Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft, NSW teenager Sam Konstas and the side’s captain Nathan McSweeney, and all are in competition for the spot.