Sam Konstas leaves India flummoxed and flabbergasted at the ‘G’, becomes toast of Australia on debut
3 months ago

Sam Konstas leaves India flummoxed and flabbergasted at the ‘G’, becomes toast of Australia on debut

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India felt Sam Konstas would succumb to a rush of blood, that Bumrah’s quality would out, that it was a matter of time before the 19-year-old wended his way back to the hut, sheepishly. On Thursday, day one of the Boxing Day Test, Sam Konstas became Australia’s 468th male Test cricketer, and the fourth youngest to represent his country in the five-day game. Konstas only got a look-in because the South Australian captain managed a meagre 72 runs in six innings, falling to Bumrah four times in five completed essays. They felt Konstas would succumb to a rush of blood, that Bumrah’s quality would out, that it was a matter of time before the 19-year-old wended his way back to the hut, sheepishly.

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Test cricket sensation Sam Konstas to reign in big hitting, says NSW Sheffield Shield coach
2 weeks ago

Test cricket sensation Sam Konstas to reign in big hitting, says NSW Sheffield Shield coach

ABC  

Veteran NSW coach Greg Shipperd has told Sam Konstas he must adopt a more consistent approach to his batting, while adamant the teenager is showing signs of striking the right balance. Shipperd backed Konstas to return to Australia's Test team for June's World Championship final against South Africa, after being squeezed out of recent matches in Sri Lanka. The opener's …

Sam Konstas hits first domestic one-day hundred in loss to Queensland
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas hits first domestic one-day hundred in loss to Queensland

ABC  

Young gun Sam Konstas has overcome leg cramps to score his first domestic one-day cricket century, as Queensland beat NSW in a run-fest. Konstas trick shots not enough as NSW fall to Queensland Photo shows Sam Konstas prepares to play a ramp shot in a four-day cricket match Queensland's quicks are made to toil for a much-needed 188-run Sheffield Shield …

Sam Konstas dismissed cheaply for New South Wales against Queensland at the Gabba
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas dismissed cheaply for New South Wales against Queensland at the Gabba

ABC  

Sam Konstas's return from Test duty to the Sheffield Shield has ended in underwhelming fashion, being dismissed for 3 off 33 balls on day two in Brisbane. After being told he was surplus to requirements on Australia's tour of Sri Lanka, Konstas flew back to join his New South Wales teammates at the Gabba, a Test venue he had never …

Australia youngster departs from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia youngster departs from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield

India TV News  

Australia youngster departs from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield 19-year-old Sam Konstas has returned to Australia to play the Sheffield Shield after not being selected in the first Test of the series against Sri Lanka. The teenage sensation has made his return to Australia from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield cricket for New South Wales. Despite impressing with …

Sam Konstas to leave Sri Lanka tour, fly back to Australia for Sheffield Shield game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas to leave Sri Lanka tour, fly back to Australia for Sheffield Shield game

The Hindu  

Young opening batter Sam Konstas is leaving Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka and flying back home to play in New South Wales’ next Sheffield Shield game against Queensland at the Gabba. “I totally understood the decision, Travis Head’s a legend of the game and he’s been dominating in these conditions up top,” Konstas said. The swashbuckling Head, however, made it …

Sam Konstas would open in WTC final, I'll be back in middle order: Travis Head
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas would open in WTC final, I'll be back in middle order: Travis Head

India Today  

Travis Head has backed Sam Konstas to regain his spot as the opener for Australia during the World Test Championship Final against South Africa. "Most likely I'd go back in the middle order and Sam would open," Head told reporters in Galle. Konstas is a big part of where we're going Head said that it is great to have Konstas …

Sam Konstas leaves Australia's Sri Lanka Test tour to play Sheffield Shield
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas leaves Australia's Sri Lanka Test tour to play Sheffield Shield

ABC  

Sam Konstas's Sri Lanka tour is officially over, with the teenage star returning to Australia to play Sheffield Shield for New South Wales. Head vindicated the decision to remove Konstas from the top of the batting order, making a speedy half-century in the first Test against Sri Lanka to set the tone for Australia's big win. Head not harbouring long-term …

Australia vs India: Pycroft’s 100, Konstas phenomenon and Bumrah’s stranglehold
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia vs India: Pycroft’s 100, Konstas phenomenon and Bumrah’s stranglehold

The Hindu  

4 The number of Match Referees who have officiated in over 100 Test matches during their career. Youngest to appear in a Test match for Australia Age Player Against Venue Date Result 17y-239d Ian Craig South Africa Melbourne 6 Feb 1953 Lost 18y-193d Pat Cummins South Africa Johannesburg 17 Nov 2011 Won 18y-232d Tom Garrett England Melbourne 15 Mar 1877 …

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Ricky Ponting unhappy with Sam Konstas's axing as Steve Smith and Travis Head benefit from blunders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Ricky Ponting unhappy with Sam Konstas's axing as Steve Smith and Travis Head benefit from blunders

ABC  

The axing of Sam Konstas was questioned by a legend as Travis Head, Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith were all beneficiaries of Sri Lankan blunders. The Sri Lankans had an almighty caught behind appeal in the middle session after Prabath Jayasuriya got one past Usman Khawaja's bat. Australia's Steve Smith brought up multiple career milestones in the first innings against …

Aussie cricket great blasts decision to drop Sam Konstas from Sri Lanka series opener - as selectors open up on why the 19-year-old was omitted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aussie cricket great blasts decision to drop Sam Konstas from Sri Lanka series opener - as selectors open up on why the 19-year-old was omitted

Daily Mail  

Ricky Pointing has questioned why Australia's selectors opted to omit rising young star Sam Konstas from the side's opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Ricky Ponting has questioned the decision to drop Sam Konstas from Australia's opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday The cricket great claimed he did not like the decision and had expected the …

Sam Konstas takes axing in stride as Australia drop him for 1st Test vs Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas takes axing in stride as Australia drop him for 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Sam Konstas takes axing in stride as Australia drop him for 1st Test vs Sri Lanka Australia dropped Sam Konstas as Travis Head opened the innings in the first Test vs Sri Lanka in Galle. Australia opener Sam Konstas showed maturity after he was told of being dropped from the playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka in …

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: ‘Experienced’ Head replaces Konstas as opener against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: ‘Experienced’ Head replaces Konstas as opener against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja’s opening partner in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match. Konstas, who impressed as opener in his debut series against India, could be accommodated in the middle order following Head’s promotion, Smith said. Head impressed in …

Travis Head to open in Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka, Sam Konstas at risk of being dropped
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Travis Head to open in Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka, Sam Konstas at risk of being dropped

ABC  

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas at the top of Australia's batting order for the first Sri Lanka Test despite the teenager's heroics in the triumphant India series. "Just playing what's in front of us, it's quite different to back home on the surfaces we've been playing on there where it's very pace dominant," he said. Specialist opener Konstas, Nathan …

Ricky Ponting advocates for Sam Konstas' inclusion in playing XI against Sri Lanka
2 months ago

Ricky Ponting advocates for Sam Konstas' inclusion in playing XI against Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Former cricketer Ricky Ponting urged the Australian team management to back Sam Konstas in the opening slot in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting January 29. The move however didn’t work well as Konstas replaced McSweeney in the third Test at Gabba. The 50-year-old added that the conditions in Sri Lanka will be challenging for the visitors …

Sam Konstas reveals 'no regrets' over Virat Kohli shoulder bump incident in BGT
2 months ago

Sam Konstas reveals 'no regrets' over Virat Kohli shoulder bump incident in BGT

India Today  

Australia’s 19-year-old batting prodigy Sam Konstas has addressed the now-famous shoulder scuffle with Indian cricket star Virat Kohli during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, saying he carries no regrets about the incident. The confrontation occurred during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, where Virat Kohli, known for his fiery demeanour, shouldered Konstas in a tense exchange. While such behaviour might be …

Watch: Fan crashes his car while trying to click a selfie with Sam Konstas
2 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Fan crashes his car while trying to click a selfie with Sam Konstas

India Today  

A fan crashed his car while trying to click a selfie with the rising Australian star Sam Konstas. Following his remarkable debut against India, Konstas has gained massive popularity in Australia that a fan even crashed his vehicle to click a photograph with him. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/mePkJlQ0D3 Herald Sun Sport January 15, 2025 Konstas' eventful debut series Meanwhile, Konstas made headlines …

Sam Konstas might miss out on opening spot in Sri Lanka, hints George Bailey
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas might miss out on opening spot in Sri Lanka, hints George Bailey

India Today  

Breakout star of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 Sam Konstas might not have a place in the playing XI in the Test series against Sri Lanka, hinted chief selector George Bailey. Speaking after the squad announcement for the Sri Lanka series, Bailey said that Australia might promote Travis Head to the opening slot as they did against India in the BGT …

Don't think Sam Konstas can survive as a Test opener playing like that: Ponting
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Don't think Sam Konstas can survive as a Test opener playing like that: Ponting

India Today  

Legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels Sam Konstas won’t be able to survive as an opener for long in Test cricket with his current style of play. Apart from his batting heroics, Konstas didn’t shy away from engaging in banters and verbal duals as he riled up Jasprit Bumrah late on Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney. Recently, …

Ravi Shastri on Australia’s Sam Konstas: ‘He was like a cat on a hot tin roof’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri on Australia’s Sam Konstas: ‘He was like a cat on a hot tin roof’

Live Mint  

Australia's teen sensation Sam Konstas, who made his Test debut at Melbourne against India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, received a piece of advice from former India head coach Ravi Shastri to focus on his 'strengths' and play the way he wants, ANI reported. When the 19-year-old opener made his debut in front of a sold-out crowd at the iconic …

Konstas regrets stand-off with Bumrah; ‘If it happens again, I wouldn’t have said anything’, he says
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Konstas regrets stand-off with Bumrah; ‘If it happens again, I wouldn’t have said anything’, he says

The Hindu  

Australia's teenage batting sensation Sam Konstas regrets his involvement in the stand-off with Jasprit Bumrah during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, admitting he was only trying to waste time but ultimately, the Indian pace spearhead had the "last laugh". Konstas made an impact in the final two Tests of the series with his audacious strokeplay but also found himself at the centre …

Sam Konstas admits provoking Jasprit Bumrah in Sydney Test: It was my fault
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas admits provoking Jasprit Bumrah in Sydney Test: It was my fault

India Today  

Australia's Sam Konstas admitted to provoking Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney, a move that ultimately backfired when the Indian pacer dismissed Usman Khawaja on the last delivery of the day. With 15 minutes left in the day's play, Australian openers Usman Khawaja and Konstas faced the daunting task of surviving against Bumrah and Mohammed …

Sam Konstas reveals surprise chat with 'legend' Virat Kohli after MCG drama
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas reveals surprise chat with 'legend' Virat Kohli after MCG drama

India Today  

Young Australian opener Sam Konstas has revealed his surprise post-match exchange with Indian batting great Virat Kohli following their fiery encounter during the high-octane Boxing Day Test. Despite the heated moments on the field, Konstas revealed a heartwarming post-match exchange with Kohli and reflected on the lessons from his fiery showdown with India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. After David Warner's …

Sam Konstas accepts mistake after heated exchange with Jasprit Bumrah, Australian teen says ‘It was probably my fault’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas accepts mistake after heated exchange with Jasprit Bumrah, Australian teen says ‘It was probably my fault’

Live Mint  

Australian opener Sam Konstas has accepted his mistake in riling up with India pacer Jasprit Bumrah which resulted in Usman Khawaja's wicket in the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. This didn't go well with Bumrah as he gestured towards Khawaja with his arms and asked the Australian opener to get ready. He got the wicket, but obviously …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Bumrah getting Khawaja out “probably my fault”, says Konstas
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Bumrah getting Khawaja out “probably my fault”, says Konstas

The Hindu  

Sam Konstas felt ‘probably’ it was his fault when a riled-up Jasprit Bumrah got Usman Khawaja out during the Sydney Test. He got the wicket, but obviously great performance from the team,” Konstas, who made his debut in the fourth Test in Melbourne, said. It was a good debut and glad to get two wins.” The new year’s Test at …

From Sydney streets to Bradman’s Bowral: A journey through cricketing lore
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

From Sydney streets to Bradman’s Bowral: A journey through cricketing lore

The Hindu  

In sprawling Australia, where a majority of its citizens live on the coastal edges of a vast nation, Melbourne is one city that has the big metropolis vibe. In this confluence of civilisations, India takes on Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the spectacular Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, a last session of poor batting leaves India nursing a loss, …

Aussie teenage sensation Sam Konstas could receive eye-watering pay rise should the batter surpass another big Test milestone
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aussie teenage sensation Sam Konstas could receive eye-watering pay rise should the batter surpass another big Test milestone

Daily Mail  

Sam Konstas' whirlwind fortnight has seen the Aussie teenager clash with cricketing royalty, ramp Jasprit Bumrah and even show up to a Prime Minister's reception wearing a pair of Adidas Sambas. Should the 18-year-old Aussie star play in either of Australia's upcoming Tests against Sri Lanka at the end of this month, Konstas will, according to The Daily Telegraph, net …

‘Could be only one winner’: Johnson lambasts Sam Konstas for enabling India and Bumrah's ‘two against 11’ mindset
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Could be only one winner’: Johnson lambasts Sam Konstas for enabling India and Bumrah's ‘two against 11’ mindset

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson believes Sam Konstas, 19, has much to learn after his act of riling Jasprit Bumrah up during the Sydney Test went horribly wrong. Mitchell Johnson believes Sam Konstas has much to learn after his act of riling Jasprit Bumrah up during the Sydney Test went horribly wrong. This latter moment triggered a verbal exchange between …

Sam Konstas opens up on 'special' Pink Test, recalls cousin, grandfather's death
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas opens up on 'special' Pink Test, recalls cousin, grandfather's death

India Today  

Sam Konstas opened up on why the Pink Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground holds a ‘special’ place for him. The Sydney Test is celebrated as the Pink Test since 2009 in the honour of legendary fast bowler Glenn McGrath’s wife Jane, who passed away with breast cancer back in 2008. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Covarege Talking about his affinity …

AUS vs IND: Gautam Gambhir slams Australia's Sam Konstas 'intimidation' remark
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Gautam Gambhir slams Australia's Sam Konstas 'intimidation' remark

India Today  

India coach Gautam Gambhir has slammed Australia's remark that his side was trying to intimidate young opener Sam Konstas during the Sydney Test. During the post-match press conference, the India coach said it is a tough sport played by tough men, and they can't be soft. AUS vs IND, 5th Test Day 3: Highlights | Scorecard | Report Gambhir claimed …

No Bumrah, no joy: India surrender Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 7 years in Sydney
2 months, 3 weeks ago

No Bumrah, no joy: India surrender Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 7 years in Sydney

India Today  

India's decade long domination of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy came to a grinding halt as Australia hammered the Jasprit Bumrah side by 6 wickets on Sunday, January 5. AUS vs IND, 5th Test Match: Full Scorecard Jasprit Bumrah's terrific tour of Australia came to an anti-climactic end as the fast bowler was not able to take the field in India's bowling …

'Cannot take us for granted': Prasidh Krishna's fiery 'all eleven of us are here' reminder to Sam Konstas
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Cannot take us for granted': Prasidh Krishna's fiery 'all eleven of us are here' reminder to Sam Konstas

Hindustan Times  

The Sydney Test between Australia and India is set for a thrilling finish and in all likelihood, the match is poised to get over on the third day. Prasidh Krishna gave a fiery reminder to Sam Konstas ahead of the upcoming Day 3 of the Sydney Test. Konstas also failed to get going as he was dismissed by Mohammed Siraj …

Australia head coach accuses India players of 'intimidating' Sam Konstas, worries about teenager's 'headspace'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia head coach accuses India players of 'intimidating' Sam Konstas, worries about teenager's 'headspace'

Hindustan Times  

Australia’s coach Andrew McDonald has claimed that India attempted to intimidate teenager Sam Konstas during the tense fifth and deciding Test at the SCG. McDonald expressed his concerns over the on-field spat between Konstas and India’s captain, Jasprit Bumrah, following the dismissal of Usman Khawaja on the final ball of Day 1. Umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat gestures as he …

Rohit Sharma hits back at big mouth Sam Konstas: 'Bol bacchhan ka faida nahi hai. We won't remain quiet'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma hits back at big mouth Sam Konstas: 'Bol bacchhan ka faida nahi hai. We won't remain quiet'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma has weighed in on the feud between Jasprit Bumrah and Australia's Sam Konstas, following a dramatic exchange on Day 1 of the Sydney Test. Rohit Sharma reacted to the exchange between Sam Konstas and Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 of the Sydney Test “Our boys, till they're calm, will remain calm. If you keep poking them, we won't …

Rohit Sharma on Jasprit Bumrah-Sam Konstas stand-off during IND vs AUS 5th Test: ‘Play cricket, don’t talk needlessly’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma on Jasprit Bumrah-Sam Konstas stand-off during IND vs AUS 5th Test: ‘Play cricket, don’t talk needlessly’

Live Mint  

Sam Konstas has grabbed the headlines ever since his debut in Melbourne against India in the fourth Test. If his heated exchange with Virat Kohli following the latter's shoulder-barge on the youngster was the start, the Australian opener poked Jasprit Bumrah just before the final over of Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney. Reacting to Bumrah's complaints, Konstas …

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah hound Sam Konstas in Sydney: ‘Batting like a no. 10’; dismissed by Siraj
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah hound Sam Konstas in Sydney: ‘Batting like a no. 10’; dismissed by Siraj

Hindustan Times  

Team India brought its A-game to the table in the first session on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. Mohammed Siraj claimed two, while Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna picked a wicket each in the first session as Australia were 101/5 at Lunch break. Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah worked on a plan to trouble Sam Konstas while Mohammed Siraj …

Mohammed Siraj sends back Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over to silence booing Sydney crowd
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mohammed Siraj sends back Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over to silence booing Sydney crowd

Hindustan Times  

A fired-up Mohammed Siraj pegged Australia back with a double-wicket over in the morning session of Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the SCG in Sydney. After stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah started the day by getting Marnus Labuschagne nicking to Rishabh Pant in the 7th over of Australia's innings to become the Indian …

Australia coach Andrew McDonald accuses India of trying to 'intimidate' Sam Konstas in SCG Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia coach Andrew McDonald accuses India of trying to 'intimidate' Sam Konstas in SCG Test

India TV News  

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has accused India of trying to intimidate youngster Sam Konstas in the dying stages of day 1 of the SCG Test on Friday, January 4. Konstas was involved in a heated exchange with Bumrah after the bowler was unhappy that Usman Khawaja took a long time to get ready to face the balls. However, as …

Tom Moody lambasts Sam Konstas post altercation with Jasprit Bumrah at Sydney: ‘I hope the dressing room…’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tom Moody lambasts Sam Konstas post altercation with Jasprit Bumrah at Sydney: ‘I hope the dressing room…’

Live Mint  

Australia's 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas has yet again sparked controversy during the fifth and final Test on DAY 1 of the ongoing Border Gavaskar trophy, and former Australia cricketer Tom Moddy is certainly not happy with it. On DAY 1 of the Sydney Test, Usman Khwaja made Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah wait as he was about to begin his …

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Sam Konstas riles up Jasprit Bumrah, India captain hits back with a fiery wicket
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Sam Konstas riles up Jasprit Bumrah, India captain hits back with a fiery wicket

Live Mint  

19-year-old Australian opener Sam Konstas is back in the spotlight after an altercation with Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Jasprit Bumrah vs Sam Konstas: The incident occurred in the 3rd over of Australia's 1st innings when Bumrah ran in to bowl to Usman Khawaja. Seeing Khwaja's reaction, non-striker Konstas stopped Bumrah, to which the Indian pacer could be heard asking, "What's …

Bumrah charges at Sam Konstas after dismissing Usman Khawaja following their heated exchange: 'He learns a tough lesson'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bumrah charges at Sam Konstas after dismissing Usman Khawaja following their heated exchange: 'He learns a tough lesson'

Hindustan Times  

Move over Virat Kohli vs the Australian media. A new rivalry is brewing in the ongoing India vs Australia series: Jasprit Bumrah vs Sam Konstas. Round 1 of the Bumrah vs Konstas battle belonged to the 19-year-old as in the previous Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last week, the Aussie youngster took on the India pacer, demonstrating a ruthless …

Sydney Test: Rohit-less India crumbles to 185 in first Innings
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sydney Test: Rohit-less India crumbles to 185 in first Innings

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Despite the absence of struggling captain Rohit Sharma, India's batting order again crumbled as it was bowled out for 185 on the first day of the decisive fifth and final test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Sharma was replaced Friday as skipper by Jasprit Bumrah, whose decision to bat first on a green-tinged SCG pitch under overcast …

Make Sam Konstas come for a tour of India: Aakash Chopra after batter's SCG antics
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sam Konstas reminds me of 'young bully' Virat Kohli: Gavaskar after SCG antics
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas reminds me of 'young bully' Virat Kohli: Gavaskar after SCG antics

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has drawn a comparison between Sam Konstas and a young Virat Kohli after witnessing the teenager’s behaviour since his debut. Gavaskar reflected on Konstas' heated exchange with India’s stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah, before the final delivery of Day 1 of the 4th Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Konstas’ behaviour reminded Gavaskar of a "young …

Sam Konstas built for this stage: Watson praises Australia opener's showmanship
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah stares down Sam Konstas in dramatic end to Day 1 in Sydney
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah stares down Sam Konstas in dramatic end to Day 1 in Sydney

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah delivered high drama at the end of Day 1 in Sydney, claiming Usman Khawaja's wicket with the last ball and capping it off with an icy stare-down of 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas. After a fiery exchange earlier in the over, which required umpire intervention, Bumrah had the final word with a delivery that took Khawaja's edge, safely …

Rishabh Pant reflects on Bumrah-Konstas exchange: Australia wanted to waste time
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant reflects on Bumrah-Konstas exchange: Australia wanted to waste time

India Today  

Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant shed light on the heated exchange between stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah and Australian opener Sam Konstas during the final moments of Day 1 of the fifth and final Test in Sydney. Reflecting on the heated exchange between Bumrah and Konstas, Pant said he felt the Australian openers wanted to waste time to prevent India from …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia

Al Jazeera  

Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the crucial fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Boland precipitated the end of India’s laboured innings early in the final …

Don't fire up Bumrah: Meme-fest after India captain gives it back to Sam Kosntas
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Don't fire up Bumrah: Meme-fest after India captain gives it back to Sam Kosntas

India Today  

India captain Jasprit Bumrah was at his fiery best in the final 30 minutes of Day 1 of the Sydney Test between India and Australia. Bumrah and 19-year-old Sam Konstas were involved in an intense staring contest after the India captain objected to Australia’s time-wasting tactics. To Bumrah’s surprise, Sam Konstas, positioned at the non-striker's end, began chirping at the …

AUS vs IND: Konstas’ audacious knock at MCG unlikely to be a blueprint, says Carey
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Konstas’ audacious knock at MCG unlikely to be a blueprint, says Carey

The Hindu  

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey said on Wednesday that he was mesmerised by the way young opener Sam Konstas scored an audacious half-century in the Boxing Day Test against India but insisted that it was unlikely to become a “blueprint” for future matches. Konstas, who was handed the Test cap after Nathan McSweeney’s unimpressive performance in the first three games, brought …

"Sam didn't take it to heart...": Carey opens up on Konstas-Kohli's 'shoulder bump'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

"Sam didn't take it to heart...": Carey opens up on Konstas-Kohli's 'shoulder bump'

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey on Wednesday opened up Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli's bumping incident which took place on the first day at the Melbourne Test and said that the Aussie youngster didn't take it to heart. ": Carey opens up on Konstas-Kohli's 'shoulder bump' Australia clinched a thrilling 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test and …

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