Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley gives credit to selectors for adding Sam Konstas to BGT squad
1 week, 4 days ago

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley gives credit to selectors for adding Sam Konstas to BGT squad

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley on Sunday gave credit to the Aussie cricket selectors for adding youngster Sam Konstas to their Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad against India. Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley gives credit to selectors for adding Sam Konstas to BGT squad The 19-year-old Konstas was called into the squad in place of Nathan McSweeney and had an uphill task to open for Australia in front of a sell-out crowd against a proven Indian pace attack. The Cricket Australian CEO added that the best moment for him of Konstas was his knock for the Prime Minister's XI in the two-day game. Konstas played a vital role in Australia's ICC U19 World Cup 2024 triumph, scoring 191 runs in seven innings at an average of 27.28, including a century.

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Sam Konstas built for this stage: Watson praises Australia opener's showmanship
6 days, 6 hours ago

Sam Konstas built for this stage: Watson praises Australia opener's showmanship

India Today  

Sam Konstas' explosive batting debut in Melbourne didn't surprise his mentor, Shane Watson; however, the 19-year-old's showmanship during the Boxing Day Test did catch the former Australian all-rounder off guard. IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Full Scorecard Konstas scored 14 runs off one of Bumrah’s overs and followed it up with an 18-run assault — two of Bumrah’s three most …

Make Sam Konstas come for a tour of India: Aakash Chopra after batter's SCG antics
6 days, 6 hours ago

Make Sam Konstas come for a tour of India: Aakash Chopra after batter's SCG antics

India Today  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested that Australian batting sensation Sam Konstas, who has impressed in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, might face a reality check on a Test tour to India. The 19-year-old, known for his performances and on-field antics, stirred mixed reactions during the series, particularly after his heated exchanges with stand-in Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah. Chopra shared …

David Warner praises Sam Konstas's aggression, questions teammates' approach to Jasprit Bumrah
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1 week, 2 days ago

David Warner praises Sam Konstas's aggression, questions teammates' approach to Jasprit Bumrah

ABC  

David Warner has praised Sam Konstas's audacious approach against Jasprit Bumrah and India, but questioned why a 19-year-old had to set the example for Australia's top order. Konstas's sparkling first-innings 60 on Boxing Day set the tone for Australia's memorable Test win, putting them 2-1 up in the series with one to play. Five quick hits from Australia's manic day …

Sam Konstas In IPL 2025: Which Team Secured The Aussie Sensation?
1 week, 5 days ago

Sam Konstas In IPL 2025: Which Team Secured The Aussie Sensation?

ABP News  

Australian batting prodigy Sam Konstas made a memorable debut in the ongoing IND vs AUS 4th Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Sam Konstas made headlines not only for his impressive batting on debut but also for a fiery on-field exchange with former India captain Virat Kohli. Fans eager to see Australian sensation Sam Konstas in Indian Premier League will have to …

Sam Konstas reveals what he REALLY thinks of Virat Kohli - and explains the strange habit that's seen him get compared to Elvis Presley
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1 week, 6 days ago

Sam Konstas reveals what he REALLY thinks of Virat Kohli - and explains the strange habit that's seen him get compared to Elvis Presley

Daily Mail  

Sam Konstas had a fiery clash with Virat Kohli when the Indian star dropped his shoulder into him in the first session of the Boxing Day Test - but prior to that, the Aussie wonderkid was one of the former skipper's biggest fans. All the headlines from Konstas's stellar debut innings have revolved around the ugly clash and his incredible …

Feels like grade cricket: Nathan Lyon reveals Sam Konstas' debut verdict vs India
1 week, 6 days ago

Feels like grade cricket: Nathan Lyon reveals Sam Konstas' debut verdict vs India

India Today  

Australia’s veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon shared an interesting anecdote about young debutant Sam Konstas ahead of his much-anticipated debut. “He came up and sat down next to both of us and said, ‘Lads, when do you reckon the nerves are gonna kick in?’ I’m like—he goes, ‘This honestly just feels like a grade game.’ So I said, ‘I don’t know …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Konstas savours ‘surreal’ debut in front of Melbourne crowd
1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Konstas savours ‘surreal’ debut in front of Melbourne crowd

The Hindu  

Fiery shots on the field, soft words off it, and a wisp of a moustache, constitute the style quotient of Sam Konstas. The 19-year-old, who lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with his rapid 60, faced the media after setting up a nice base for Australia here in the fourth Test on Thursday. Obviously, disappointed with the way I got …

Sam Konstas can't wait for Round 2 against Bumrah: 'I'll look to keep targeting him. Hopefully he…'
2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas can't wait for Round 2 against Bumrah: 'I'll look to keep targeting him. Hopefully he…'

Hindustan Times  

Team India were jolted in the first session of the Melbourne Test as Australia’s debutant, Sam Konstas, displayed remarkable composure, dominating the visiting bowlers. The right-handed batter fearlessly attempted reverse scoops against Jasprit Bumrah, India's premier pacer, who had made life tough for Australian batters throughout the series. Australian batsman Sam Konstas looks at India's Jasprit Bumrah on the first …

India vs Australia BGT 2024-25: Sam Konstas shocks India with his remarkable debut
2 weeks ago

India vs Australia BGT 2024-25: Sam Konstas shocks India with his remarkable debut

Live Mint  

Young batting sensation Sam Konstas shocked India on December 26 with his remarkable debut as the Aussie player scored 60 off 65 balls in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series against India at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. He has become the fourth youngest Test debutant for Australia as he received his baggy green cap from former Aussie skipper …

India vs Australia BGT 2024-25: Ravindra Jadeja dismisses young debutant Sam Konstas, Aussie player scores remarkable 60
2 weeks ago

India vs Australia BGT 2024-25: Ravindra Jadeja dismisses young debutant Sam Konstas, Aussie player scores remarkable 60

Live Mint  

India vs Australia BGT 2024-25: India's Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Australia's promising young batter, Sam Konstas, as he played a remarkable debut at the Boxing Day Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26. Sam Konstas has become the fourth youngest Test debutant for Australia and received his baggy green cap from …

Sam Konstas hits Bumrah for six after 4484 balls, scores most runs off India pacer in a single Test spell
2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas hits Bumrah for six after 4484 balls, scores most runs off India pacer in a single Test spell

Hindustan Times  

There are debuts, and then there's a Sam Konstas debut. Konstas blasted six fours and two sixes to leave India, including its talismanic pacer Jasprit Bumrah, speechless. Australia's Sam Konstas has taken Indian bowlers to the cleaners Kontas was a chapter India clearly weren't ready for. Konstas welcomed the India pacer with a four and six to start the seventh …

Sam Konstas: The young and the fearless
2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas: The young and the fearless

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: Australia desperately want someone to counter Jasprit Bumrah. Australia batter Sam Konstas, 18, who is set to make his Test debut in the fourth Test against India starting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Sam Konstas, all of 11 first-class matches old, backs himself — for he doesn’t know what fear is yet, and against Bumrah that might …

Sam Konstas to debut; Head and Rohit ready to go
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Sam Konstas to debut; Head and Rohit ready to go

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: Much of the intrigue on Tuesday centred around the fitness of two key figures on either side — Australia’s Travid Head and India’s Rohit Sharma. The Aussies practised earlier in the day but Head didn’t exactly throw himself around during the fielding session and then batted for just 15 minutes in the nets against the throw down specialists. He’s …

Teen Konstas to open for Australia in Boxing Day India Test
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Teen Konstas to open for Australia in Boxing Day India Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Teen batter Sam Konstas is set to make a dream debut at the MCG during the Boxing Day Test against India even as an injury cloud looms over prolific run-getter Travis Head, who suffered a quadriceps muscle strain during the third game at the Gabba.Konstas, 19, will become the 468th Australian men's Test cricketer to don the Baggy Green …

Sam Konstas set to make Test debut at MCG, injury cloud over Travis Head
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sam Konstas set to make Test debut at MCG, injury cloud over Travis Head

The Hindu  

Teen batter Sam Konstas is set to make a dream debut at the MCG during the Boxing Day Test against India even as an injury cloud looms over prolific run-getter Travis Head, who suffered a quadriceps muscle strain during the third game at the Gabba. Mr. Konstas, 19, will become the 468th Australian men's Test cricketer to don the Baggy …

Sam Konstas set to make Test debut at MCG, injury cloud over Travis Head
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sam Konstas set to make Test debut at MCG, injury cloud over Travis Head

The Hindu  

Teen batter Sam Konstas is set to make a dream debut at the MCG during the Boxing Day Test against India even as an injury cloud looms over prolific run-getter Travis Head, who suffered a quadriceps muscle strain during the third game at the Gabba. Mr. Konstas, 19, will become the 468th Australian men's Test cricketer to don the Baggy …

Sam Konstas Confirmed To Debut In IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test, Australia Sweat Over Travis Head's Fitness
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sam Konstas Confirmed To Debut In IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test, Australia Sweat Over Travis Head's Fitness

ABP News  

Sam Konstas is set to make his Test debut in the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled to get underway on December 26. Australian men’s cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed the 19-year-old opener will feature in the Australia’s 11 in the fourth IND vs AUS Test of the five-match Test series. Age …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Konstas debut confirmed in Boxing Day clash, Head remains a doubt
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Konstas debut confirmed in Boxing Day clash, Head remains a doubt

The Hindu  

Australia’s Sam Konstas will start the fourth Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, becoming the 468th Australian men’s Test player on Boxing Day. Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed on Christmas Eve that Konstas would make his Test debut, with the 19-year-old set to become the youngest debutant since 18-year-old Pat Cummins in Johannesburg in 2011. “I think he’ll be …

Australia vs India: Konstas, 19, to make debut in fourth Test at MCG
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Australia vs India: Konstas, 19, to make debut in fourth Test at MCG

Al Jazeera  

Sam Konstas’s inclusion against India makes him the fourth-youngest Test debutant in Australian history. Australian teenager Sam Konstas will make his international debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the upcoming fourth Test against India, beginning on December 26. At 19 years and 85 days, Konstas’s inclusion against India makes him the fourth-youngest Test debutant in Australian history, and the …

BGT 2024-25: Australia’s Sam Konstas issues wake up call for Indian bowlers before Melbourne Test; says ‘got few plans’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Australia’s Sam Konstas issues wake up call for Indian bowlers before Melbourne Test; says ‘got few plans’

Live Mint  

In the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australia axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India. It included rookie opener Sam Konstas, who got his maiden call, on Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Apart from training hard on the nets, Konstas claimed that he is waiting to take on the Indian bowlers in the Boxing …

BGT 2024-25: Australia’s Sam Konstas issues wake up call for Indian bowlers before Melbourne Test; says ‘got few plans’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Australia’s Sam Konstas issues wake up call for Indian bowlers before Melbourne Test; says ‘got few plans’

Live Mint  

In the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australia axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India. It included rookie opener Sam Konstas, who got his maiden call, on Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Apart from training hard on the nets, Konstas claimed that he is waiting to take on the Indian bowlers in the Boxing …

AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test

The Hindu  

Australian opener Sam Konstas is excited to face the Indian bowlers in the Boxing Day Test, saying he already has a “few plans” for Jasprit Bumarh and Co if he makes the cut in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Feeling like I’m moving really nice, and hopefully, I get that opportunity,” Konstas told …

Sam Konstas on earning maiden call up in Australian Test team: Mum was in tears
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Sam Konstas on earning maiden call up in Australian Test team: Mum was in tears

India Today  

Young Australia batter Sam Konstas revealed that his mother was emotional after he earned his maiden call up to the Australian Test team. Notably, Konstas has replaced Nathan McSweeney for the last two Tests against India and is set to open the innings alongside Usman Khawaja in the upcoming fourth Test in Melbourne. Konstas revealed that he got a call …

"This could end his career": Michael Clarke slams Australia selectors over McSweeney axing
2 weeks, 5 days ago

"This could end his career": Michael Clarke slams Australia selectors over McSweeney axing

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Australia captain Michael Clarke took a shot at the national selectors after Nathan McSweeney was axed from the squad for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. "This could end his career": Michael Clarke slams Australia selectors over McSweeney axing The Australian selection committee chaired by George Bailey has been under the microscope following …

Sam Konstas ready to face Bumrah? Australia batter opens up on his preparation
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sam Konstas ready to face Bumrah? Australia batter opens up on his preparation

India Today  

Young Australia batter Sam Konstas is ready with plans to face the Indian bowling attack in the upcoming fourth Test of the series in Melbourne. Notably, Konstas has replaced Nathan McSweeney for the last two Tests against India and is set to open the innings alongside Usman Khawaja in the upcoming game in Melbourne. Despite coming into the series on …

AUS vs IND: Sam Konstas out for duck in BBL after Test call up for India series
2 weeks, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND: Sam Konstas out for duck in BBL after Test call up for India series

India Today  

Australia's Sam Konstas had a forgettable outing in a BBL clash against the Sydney Sixers, falling for a third-ball duck after being called up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. This was Konstas's final innings in the Big Bash League before his anticipated Test debut on Boxing Day at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Konstas earned a spot in …

Australia squad for final two Tests vs India announced: Abbott replaces injured Hazlewood, Konstas earns maiden call-up
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia squad for final two Tests vs India announced: Abbott replaces injured Hazlewood, Konstas earns maiden call-up

The Hindu  

Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from the Australian squad set to take on India in the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. According to a Cricket Australia press release, McSweeney makes way for Sam Konstas. With the series level at 1-1 and the fourth Test scheduled to commence at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on December 26, the …

BGT: McSweeney dropped, Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BGT: McSweeney dropped, Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Teenager Sam Konstas has been called up to the Australia squad for the final two matches of the Australia-India test series at the expense of Nathan McSweeney. Konstas was on Friday included in Australia’s 15-player squad for the remainder of the series against India, with paceman Jhye Richardson the other new face replacing injured fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. Paceman …

IND vs AUS, Boxing Day Test: Who is Sam Konstas, the Australian opener who replaced Nathan McSweeny in BGT squad?
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS, Boxing Day Test: Who is Sam Konstas, the Australian opener who replaced Nathan McSweeny in BGT squad?

The Hindu  

Australia announced its squad for the remaining two Tests against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Friday. The right-handed batter replaces fellow opener Nathan McSweeny in the squad following the latter’s below-par performances. His twin Sheffield Shield centuries for New South Wales caught the selectors’ attention, alongside an unbeaten 73 against India A at the MCG ahead of the …

Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad for final 2 tests against India
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad for final 2 tests against India

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Teenager Sam Konstas has been called up to the Australia squad for the final two matches of the Australia-India test series at the expense of Nathan McSweeney. Konstas was on Friday included in Australia’s 15-player squad for the remainder of the series against India, with paceman Jhye Richardson the other new face replacing injured fast bowler Josh …

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe

Live Mint  

Australia have axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with rookie opener Sam Konstas getting his maiden call up and is likely to make his Test debut on Boxing Day in Melbourne. Also included in the 15-member squad for the final two Tests is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who …

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe

Live Mint  

Australia have axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with rookie opener Sam Konstas getting his maiden call up and is likely to make his Test debut on Boxing Day in Melbourne. Also included in the 15-member squad for the final two Tests is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who …

Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test

Hindustan Times  

Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from Australia's squad for the fourth Test against India on Friday, with teenager Sam Konstas getting his first call-up. Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test Fast bowler Jhye Richardson was also included in the 15-man lineup to give the team more options with Josh Hazlewood sidelined by a right calf injury. …

Who is Sam Konstas? 19-year-old Australian opener set for Boxing Day Test debut
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Who is Sam Konstas? 19-year-old Australian opener set for Boxing Day Test debut

India Today  

Australia are set to hand teenage opener Sam Konstas his Test debut in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. McSweeney, who struggled against the Jasprit Bumrah-led pace attack, scored only 72 runs across six innings—the lowest tally for an Australian Test opener in their first six knocks since 1974. 'LIKE CLARKE, WARNER AND SMITH' With 736 runs …

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney

India Today  

Australia’s chid selector George Bailey has addressed the decision to replace Nathan McSweeney with 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the Boxing Day Test against India, explaining that the move was intended to bring a "point of difference" to the squad. Australia recently announced their 15-member team for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Konstas coming in for Mcsweeny, …

Mates club? Australian selectors accused of bias after Nathan McSweeney snub
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mates club? Australian selectors accused of bias after Nathan McSweeney snub

India Today  

Australian selectors and their chief, George Bailey, have faced criticism for dropping young opener Nathan McSweeney from the squad for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. McSweeney, 25, scored 72 runs across six innings in the first three Tests. In the Sheffield Shield, playing for New South Wales, Konstas has scored two centuries and accumulated 369 runs across …

IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?

India TV News  

Australia announced the squad for the fourth and fifth Test matches against India earlier today. Among the notable inclusions was 19-year-old Sam Konstas who is set to make his debut in the Boxing Day Test at the iconic MCG. If the chief selector George Bailey is to be believed, the hosts want to throw something different at India and Konstas …

Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad

India Today  

Australia dropped their latest Test debutant, Nathan McSweeney, after just the first three matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the decision to drop 25-year-old Nathan McSweeney after just three Tests has divided opinions, Australia have added the attacking Sam Konstas in a bid to inject some firepower at the top of the order. AUSTRALIA SQUAD FOR LAST 2 TESTS OF …

Sam Konstas raring to play Tests for Australia: Really want a chance
1 month ago

Sam Konstas raring to play Tests for Australia: Really want a chance

India Today  

Uncapped Australian batter Sam Konstas is raring to make his debut in the Test side. "I really want the chance, I love being challenged and hopefully that can happen soon," Konstas was quoted as saying by Cricket Australia. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage Konstas slammed 14 boundaries and a six en route to his century at the Manuka Oval on …

Sam Konstas expresses desire to face Jasprit Bumrah after century in warm up game
1 month, 1 week ago

Sam Konstas expresses desire to face Jasprit Bumrah after century in warm up game

India Today  

Young Australian batter Sam Konstas expressed his desire to face India’s premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah after his magnificent hundred during warm-up fixture. Further speaking ahead, Konstas revealed that he’s been training under the former Australia captain Tim Paine and shared his advice on how to approach a 46-over game. Nathan McSweeney pipped Sam Konstas for selection in Australian side Konstas …

Who is Sam Konstas? All you need to know about Prime Minister's XI opener who scored 100 against India in practice match
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Sam Konstas? All you need to know about Prime Minister's XI opener who scored 100 against India in practice match

Hindustan Times  

Right-handed batter Sam Konstas, who is just 19 years old, made everyone take notice of his talent as he smashed a stunning century against India for Australia Prime Minister's XI in the pink-ball practice game at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. His innings helped Prime Minister's XI post 240 runs in the 46 overs-per-side contest after rain played spoilsport on …

Ex-Australian skipper identifies Konstas as long-term replacement for Usman Khawaja
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ex-Australian skipper identifies Konstas as long-term replacement for Usman Khawaja

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Former Australian skipper Tim Paine picked up young batting star Sam Konstas as a replacement for opening batter Usman Khawaja in Tests if the veteran hung up his boots. Ex-Australian skipper identifies Konstas as long-term replacement for Usman Khawaja Paine was speaking on SEN as Konstas participated in the two-match unofficial Test series against India A. Konstas first …

Test hopeful Sam Konstas helps Australia A navigate tricky run chase as fellow batting contenders fall cheaply
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2 months ago

Test hopeful Sam Konstas helps Australia A navigate tricky run chase as fellow batting contenders fall cheaply

ABC  

Australia A won the day — and the match — but more failures in the top order against India A on Saturday added to the intrigue over Test squad selections. Marcus Harris was caught behind for a golden duck after lunch at the MCG and out-of-sorts No.3 Cameron Bancroft went the next ball, trapped lbw also for a golden duck. …

IND A vs AUS A: Konstas special helps Australia beat India in 2nd unofficial Test
2 months ago

IND A vs AUS A: Konstas special helps Australia beat India in 2nd unofficial Test

India Today  

Young opener Sam Konstas's unbeaten 73-run knock powered Australia A to a six-wicket victory over India A in the second unofficial Test at the MCG, clinching the two-match series 2-0. Konstas’ innings displayed a maturity well beyond his years as he absorbed the pressure early, defending solidly, and later shifting gears to punish loose deliveries as the target drew near. …

Sam Konstas named in Australia A cricket squad to face India A
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas named in Australia A cricket squad to face India A

ABC  

Sam Konstas's whirlwind summer could include a maiden Australian cap after the teenage batting prodigy was named in the Australia A squad to face India A. But 14-time Test player Matthew Renshaw was left out of both squads despite shaping as a candidate to open the batting if Australia opted to push Steve Smith down the order/ Pat Cummins assumes …

NSW teenager Sam Konstas shines with back-to-back Sheffield Shield centuries against South Australia
2 months, 4 weeks ago

NSW teenager Sam Konstas shines with back-to-back Sheffield Shield centuries against South Australia

ABC  

Sam Konstas has continued to flag his potential as a star of the future, writing his name alongside Ricky Ponting in the history books with another Sheffield Shield century. The teenage opener put NSW in control of its clash with South Australia at Sydney's Cricket Central, bludgeoning 105 from 225 deliveries after making 152 in a breakout first innings. The …

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