Former batter Ian Craig remains the youngest debutant for Australia in Test cricket. He made his Test debut 1953 in the MCG Test against South Africa, at 17 years and 239 days. The right-handed batter bowed out with 11 Tests, scoring 358 at an average of 19.88. His tally included two half-centuries.

Young cricketer Sam Konstas made his international debut for Australia in the Boxing Day Test against India, becoming the fourth youngest Aussie Test debutant at 19 years and 85 days. He impressed with a century in a match against the Indian touring side and has notable performances in first-class and U19 World Cup cricket.