Ricky Ponting advocates for Sam Konstas' inclusion in playing XI against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks 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 and particularly for all the youngsters, who don’t have enough experience in their bags. Meanwhile, captain Pat Cummins will miss the series against Sri Lanka, owing to an ankle injury.

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Sam Konstas reacts after being dropped from Tests against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas reacts after being dropped from Tests against Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Young batter Sam Konstas had a terrific international debut in the Test series against India. The think tank preferred the opening combination of Travis Head and Usman Khawaja for the tour to Sri Lanka. In the meantime, Konstas noted that he understood the reason behind getting dropped despite good performance and added that Head is a legend of the game …

Pat Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy as Australia consider captaincy options
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pat Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy as Australia consider captaincy options

The Independent  

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Australia youngster departs from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield
1 month, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

'Send him home': Ex-Australian cricketer's advice to Steve Smith and Co after Sam Konstas' snub from SL Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Send him home': Ex-Australian cricketer's advice to Steve Smith and Co after Sam Konstas' snub from SL Test

India TV News  

Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin had a piece of advice for the reigning World Test Champions to send back the 19-year-old Sam Konstas home in time for the Sheffield Shield game for the New South Wales. “We’ve got to remember he’s 19 so if they’re not using him for the second Test I would send him home to play state …

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 …

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 …

Sam Konstas might miss out on opening spot in Sri Lanka, hints George Bailey
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2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, …

Ricky Ponting, Ravi Shastri Review Sam Konstas' BGT 2024-25 Campaign; Advice Him To...
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting, Ravi Shastri Review Sam Konstas' BGT 2024-25 Campaign; Advice Him To...

ABP News  

Former cricketers and living legends, Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri, have reviewed the exploits of Sam Konstas in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series, where the Australian teenager grabbed headlines for various reasons. Speaking on the ICC Review Show, icons Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri reflected on the playstyle of Sam Konstas, but the former has given his compatriot a …

Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead

India TV News  

Australia have announced a 16-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka away from home. Nathan Lyon will receive the support of Matt Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy as frontline spinners as spin is expected to play a massive part in Galle, which will host both Test matches in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell's hopes of making a Test …

Make Sam Konstas come for a tour of India: Aakash Chopra after batter's SCG antics
2 months, 2 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 reveals ‘pre-meditated’ plan behind dominating Jasprit Bumrah’s first spell
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas reveals ‘pre-meditated’ plan behind dominating Jasprit Bumrah’s first spell

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing fourth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australian debutant opener Sam Konstas on Friday revealed that his attack on Indian ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 was ‘pre-meditated’. “I reckon maybe 20-30 years ago, people were probably saying defend a lot, just about all day, but I think for new generation, there …

Sam Konstas In IPL 2025: Which Team Secured The Aussie Sensation?
2 months, 3 weeks 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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2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Konstas makes Test Cricket history at MCG
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Konstas makes Test Cricket history at MCG

ABC  

Luke Siddham Dundon: Now, it's considered to be one of the best ever starts to international test cricket. David Taylor: The spotlight's on 19-year-old Sam Konstas. As the players' change ends at the end of the 10th over, Virat Kohli picks up the cricket ball and appears to walk directly towards Sam Konstas as he heads towards batting partner Usman …

Sam Konstas can't wait for Round 2 against Bumrah: 'I'll look to keep targeting him. Hopefully he…'
2 months, 3 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 months, 3 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 …

Sam Konstas hits Bumrah for six after 4484 balls, scores most runs off India pacer in a single Test spell
2 months, 3 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' batting is future of opening in Tests: Gavaskar hails MCG knock
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas' batting is future of opening in Tests: Gavaskar hails MCG knock

India Today  

Sam Konstas' fearless batting in the Boxing Day Test against India has earned high praise from cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, who believes the young Australian opener showcased the future of Test match opening. You need to take advantage of that, and that is what Sam showed by playing unorthodox shots and throwing a bowler like Bumrah off his rhythm,” Gavaskar …

Sam Konstas's Boxing Day Test debut enthralled Australia, and now nothing will be the same
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas's Boxing Day Test debut enthralled Australia, and now nothing will be the same

ABC  

Sam Konstas stands in the centre of the MCG on a pitch sullied only by his spike marks. Sam Konstas had not come to Melbourne to feel his way into Test cricket. Sam Konstas attempted to ramp Jasprit Bumrah with his 11th ball faced in Test cricket. India fell apart in the first session but spent the day slowly clawing …

Sam Konstas: The young and the fearless
2 months, 3 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 …

Boxing Day Test: Ricky Ponting backs 'talented' Sam Konstas to shine on debut
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Boxing Day Test: Ricky Ponting backs 'talented' Sam Konstas to shine on debut

India Today  

Australia great Ricky Ponting has backed talented debutant Sam Konstas to seize any opportunity that comes his way during the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. "I've seen a lot, there's a lot of talent there, no doubt about it," Ponting told The ICC Review. Playing for the Prime Minister's XI in a two-day match against the touring …

Sam Konstas to debut; Head and Rohit ready to go
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Who is Sam Konstas? Australia’s 19-year-old set to create history in Boxing Day Test against India
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Sam Konstas? Australia’s 19-year-old set to create history in Boxing Day Test against India

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Sam Konstas set to make Test debut at MCG, injury cloud over Travis Head
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks 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
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Konstas set for Test debut at MCG as Travis Head faces injury concerns
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Konstas set for Test debut at MCG as Travis Head faces injury concerns

New Indian Express  

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 …

Inside Sam Konstas' whirlwind week after 19-year-old Test hopeful receives 'unexpected' Australia call up: 'Far out, I am in!'
3 months ago

Inside Sam Konstas' whirlwind week after 19-year-old Test hopeful receives 'unexpected' Australia call up: 'Far out, I am in!'

Daily Mail  

It's been a hugely emotional week for 19-year-old superstar Sam Konstas following his call-up to Australia's Test squad ahead. Pat Cummins' side have opted to replace Nathan McSweeney in their squad with Konstas, following his excellent run of form with New South Wales and Australia's Prime Minister's XI. Sam Konstas has opened up on his whirlwind week in which he …

BGT 2024-25: Australia’s Sam Konstas issues wake up call for Indian bowlers before Melbourne Test; says ‘got few plans’
3 months 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’
3 months 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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3 months 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 …

I've got a few plans against Indian bowlers: Sam Konstas
3 months ago

I've got a few plans against Indian bowlers: Sam Konstas

The Hindu  

Young Australian opener Sam Konstas cannot wait to take on the Indian bowlers in the Boxing Day Test and says he already has a "few plans" for Jasprit Bumarh and Co if he gets the nod in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar series here. Teenage sensation Konstas was handed a maiden call-up as Australia dropped rookie opener Nathan McSweeney …

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

Sam Konstas: Meet the 19-year-old Australia batter set to make debut in Boxing Day Test against India
3 months ago

Sam Konstas: Meet the 19-year-old Australia batter set to make debut in Boxing Day Test against India

Firstpost  

Sam Konstas received his maiden Australia call-up after he was included in the 15-member squad for the last two Tests against India. Sam Konstas received his maiden Australia call-up on Friday after the hosts axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from the 15-member squad for the final two Tests against India. In early October this year, the teenager amassed two centuries …

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

IND vs AUS, Boxing Day Test: Who is Sam Konstas, the Australian opener who replaced Nathan McSweeny in BGT squad?
Top News
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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 drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad
Top News
3 months 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 …

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