Kingston, July 14 -- Australia's seasoned speedster Scott Boland still sees a "big future" for teenage Sam Konstas despite his horrific tour of the West Indies.

In six innings across three Tests, Konstas has mustered just 50 runs at 8.33, including two ducks. Konstas' average is the lowest by an Australian opener in the 21st century. With David Warner retired and Usman Khawaja walking in the twilight phase of his career, Australia are in a dilemma, pondering who will open in future to fill the chasm.

Across all time, Alec Bannerman, Rick Darling, Wayne Phillips and Keith Stackpole have scored fewer runs in six innings as an opener in a series. However, it would be hard on Konstas to put him in that bracket, considering the 19-year-old i...