Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad
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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 BGT 2024-25 Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster. Chief selector George Bailey explained the decision, backing McSweeney's ability to find success at the highest level, adding Sam Konstas' ability to score at a good pace worked in his favour.

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McSweeney had a hard start in his career: Vaughan suggests alternate batting position
1 day, 18 hours ago

McSweeney had a hard start in his career: Vaughan suggests alternate batting position

India Today  

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan felt bad for Nathan McSweeney for getting dropped from Australia's Test side. I feel for the kid, because of all the people that I've seen come into Test cricket over the last 10 years, I don't think anyone's been given a harder challenge," Vaughan told Fox Sports. McSweeney smacks 4 fours in an over: read …

AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test
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2 days, 5 hours 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 …

AUS vs IND: McSweeney vows to ‘work really hard’ after being dropped from Australia squad for final two Tests
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2 days, 12 hours ago

AUS vs IND: McSweeney vows to ‘work really hard’ after being dropped from Australia squad for final two Tests

The Hindu  

Australian opener Nathan McSweeney admitted that he felt “devastated” after being dropped for the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, after making his debut in the opening match of the series. “Yeah, I mean devastated, I get the dream come true and then didn’t quite work the way I wanted,” McSweeney told Channel 7. “But it’s all …

IND vs AUS, Boxing Day Test: Who is Sam Konstas, the Australian opener who replaced Nathan McSweeny in BGT squad?
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3 days, 12 hours 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 days, 12 hours 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 …

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne
3 days, 13 hours ago

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne

ABP News  

IND vs AUS: Australia have dropped opener Nathan McSweeney and replaced him with 19-year-old Sam Konstas in their 15-man squad for the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled to start from December 26. McSweeney's exclusion is surprising, as although he didn't score big runs, the right-handed batter displayed encouraging signs in patches during the …

IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?
3 days, 18 hours 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 squad bombshell, make a few changes for final two Tests against India; bring in Sam Konstas
3 days, 18 hours ago

Australia drop squad bombshell, make a few changes for final two Tests against India; bring in Sam Konstas

India TV News  

Australia have axed three-Test-old opener, Nathan McSweeney, after no show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series against India in a ruthless call. McSweeney failed to cross 10 in five of the six innings he played in the first three Tests against India in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane was left out for the 19-year-old New South Wales opening batter, Sam Konstas, who …

Who is Sam Konstas? 19-year-old Australian opener set for Boxing Day Test debut
3 days, 18 hours 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 …

Mates club? Australian selectors accused of bias after Nathan McSweeney snub
3 days, 18 hours 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 …

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney
3 days, 18 hours 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, …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: After mixed emotions about debut, McSweeney gearing up pink-ball challenge in Adelaide
2 weeks, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: After mixed emotions about debut, McSweeney gearing up pink-ball challenge in Adelaide

The Hindu  

Opener Nathan McSweeney has vowed to show everyone what he can do when the second Test between Australia and India begins on familiar territory in Adelaide on Friday. “I got two pretty good balls over there in Perth, so not try and dwell on it too much and look forward to Adelaide.” With the first Test ending in a 295-run …

Sam Konstas expresses desire to face Jasprit Bumrah after century in warm up game
3 weeks 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Sam Konstas hits blazing hundred in impressive audition before Pink Ball Test
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sam Konstas hits blazing hundred in impressive audition before Pink Ball Test

India Today  

19-year-old Sam Konstas hit a blazing century in Canberra on Sunday in the Australian PM XI's match vs India. Australia had called up 19-year-old Sam Konstas for their tour games against India in the upcoming Test series. Konstas, who scored 191 runs from 7 matches in the 2023 U19 World Cup is one of Australia's biggest up-and-coming talents. Konstas put …

Nathan Mcsweeny best person to open: Harris backs batter after Perth Test flop
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nathan Mcsweeny best person to open: Harris backs batter after Perth Test flop

India Today  

Former Australia pacer Ryan Harris has expressed his belief that Nathan McSweeney remains the most suitable option to open the batting for Australia in the Day-Night Test against India, starting December 6 in Adelaide. Despite McSweeney’s disappointing debut in the first Test at Perth, Harris maintains that the 25-year-old should be given another opportunity to prove his potential in the …

McSweeney is well equipped: Ryan Harris backs him to deliver
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

McSweeney is well equipped: Ryan Harris backs him to deliver

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: Nathan McSweeney may have struggled on his Test debut, but former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has backed the young opener to deliver in the second game against India, calling him "well-equipped" for the role. "For now, I think he's the best person for it but like everyone, he needs to score runs," Harris, who coaches McSweeney in the …

Nathan McSweeney handed debut cap by Darren Lehmann as Australia name playing XI for Perth Test
1 month ago

Nathan McSweeney handed debut cap by Darren Lehmann as Australia name playing XI for Perth Test

India TV News  

Nathan McSweeney of South Australia is making his international debut as Australia have announced a strong playing XI for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. McSweeney was the captain of Australia A against India A in the two-match unofficial Test series and led his side to a 2-0 series win. Australia : Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus …

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series
1 month ago

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

The Hindu  

Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman’s lack of experience as an opener. South Australia captain McSweeney will march out to the middle with Usman Khawaja in the first test at Perth Stadium starting on Friday, having claimed the opening spot vacated by …

George Bailey responds to criticism over Nathan McSweeney’s selection: 'He's got the game to succeed at Test level'
1 month, 1 week ago

George Bailey responds to criticism over Nathan McSweeney’s selection: 'He's got the game to succeed at Test level'

Firstpost  

Former Australian opener Ed Cowan was among those questioniny the hosts’ decision to pick McSweeney over the likes of Marcus Harris and Sam Konstas, labeling the decision a “guess”. AP Australian chief selector George Bailey has firmly defended the decision to pick Nathan McSweeney as Usman Khawaja’s opening partner for the opening game of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India …

Usman Khawaja's advice for new opening partner Nathan McSweeney for India Tests
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1 month, 1 week ago

Usman Khawaja's advice for new opening partner Nathan McSweeney for India Tests

India Today  

Australian opener Usman Khawaja offered his piece of advice to Nathan McSweeney, who is all set to become his opening partner in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series. McSweeney's record in domestic With an impressive first-class batting average of 38.16, McSweeney has already notched up six centuries and 12 fifties, accumulating 2,252 runs in the format. Khawaja jokingly dismissed concerns …

Opportunity knocks for unproven McSweeney against India
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1 month, 1 week ago

Opportunity knocks for unproven McSweeney against India

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Opportunity knocks for unproven McSweeney against India MELBOURNE - Where David Warner launched himself into Australia's test team with a barrage of power hitting in limited overs cricket, Nathan McSweeney has followed a more conventional path in succeeding the retired opener. Not unlike his overall first class batting record, McSweeney's Shield debut in 2018 was solid but …

Opportunity knocks for unproven McSweeney against India
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1 month, 1 week ago

Opportunity knocks for unproven McSweeney against India

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Opportunity knocks for unproven McSweeney against India MELBOURNE, - Where David Warner launched himself into Australia's test team with a barrage of power hitting in limited overs cricket, Nathan McSweeney has followed a more conventional path in succeeding the retired opener. Not unlike his overall first class batting record, McSweeney's Shield debut in 2018 was solid but …

BGT series: Nathan McSweeney on his preparations for Jasprit Bumrah challenge
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1 month, 1 week ago

BGT series: Nathan McSweeney on his preparations for Jasprit Bumrah challenge

Hindustan Times  

Canberra, : Ahead of the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India at home, Australia's uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney opened up on his plans against right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah and the Indian bowlers in the upcoming series. BGT series: Nathan McSweeney on his preparations for Jasprit Bumrah challenge Some impressive recent performances at the domestic level and for Australia A saw …

A look at career, accomplishments of Nathan McSweeney, Australia's next opener in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

A look at career, accomplishments of Nathan McSweeney, Australia's next opener in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : South Australian batter Nathan McSweeney is all set to be veteran Usman Khawaja's opening partner for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, solving the World Test Championship title holder's highly-debated opening conundrum. A look at career, accomplishments of Nathan McSweeney, Australia's next opener in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Australia included uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney as the national side announced …

Who Is Nathan McSweeney? Australia's Exciting New Opener For IND vs AUS BGT
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1 month, 1 week ago

Who Is Nathan McSweeney? Australia's Exciting New Opener For IND vs AUS BGT

ABP News  

Australia has named a 13-member squad for IND vs AUS 1st Test of Border-Gavaskar series against India, featuring new faces in the team led by veteran Pat Cummins. Uncapped Nathan McSweeney will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja in IND vs AUS 1st Test in Perth. Also on ABP Live | IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli Takes 'Solo Flight' To …

Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: McSweeney set to open against India in 1st Test, Inglis included in Australia squad
1 month, 1 week ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: McSweeney set to open against India in 1st Test, Inglis included in Australia squad

The Hindu  

Nathan McSweeney and Josh Inglis have been included in Australia’s Test squad ahead of the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India, Cricket Australia announced on Sunday. Moreover, the country’s cricketing body added that McSweeney is set to make his Test debut and open in the first match scheduled to be held in Perth from November 22 onwards. “Nathan has …

Australia pull off late selection surprises as Test squad revealed for Border-Gavaskar series opener against India
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia pull off late selection surprises as Test squad revealed for Border-Gavaskar series opener against India

Hindustan Times  

Australia came up with two late selection surprises as the selectors, on Sunday, revealed the 13-member squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener against India with the inclusion of two uncapped players in Nathan McSweeney and Josh Inglis. Australia name 13-man squad for Perth opener against India The South Australian earned the edge over fellow specialist openers in Marcus Harris, …

Who is Nathan McSweeney? Prithvi Shaw's batchmate named in Australia's squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Nathan McSweeney? Prithvi Shaw's batchmate named in Australia's squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India TV News  

Arguably the most eagerly-anticipated Test series of 2024 is upon us as India and Australia gear up to take on each other in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Australia's squad announcement witnesses the inclusion of two uncapped Test players - Josh Inglis and Nathan McSweeney. Born on March 8, 1999, in Brisbane, Queensland, McSweeney was named in Australia's squad for the …

Who is Nathan McSweeney? Queensland batter set to replace David Warner as opener
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Nathan McSweeney? Queensland batter set to replace David Warner as opener

India Today  

One of the biggest question marks ahead of the highly anticipated Test series between India and Australia has been: Who will open for Australia after David Warner's retirement? As another chapter of the Australian summer is about to unfold, Cricket Australia appears to have found their solution in Nathan McSweeney. Who is Nathan McSweeney Nathan McSweeney is a right-handed batter …

AUS vs IND: Nathan McSweeney reveals Travis Head's hilarious welcoming message
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Nathan McSweeney reveals Travis Head's hilarious welcoming message

India Today  

Nathan McSweeney, Australia's newest Test opener, is gearing up for a challenging debut in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but it's not just the prospect of facing the likes of Jasprit Bumrah that has the 25-year-old buzzing with excitement. McSweeney chuckled as he recounted Head's message: "I just got a text from Travis Head saying: 'I can give you my bat …

Nathan McSweeney to open as Australia announce 13-member squad for 1st Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Nathan McSweeney to open as Australia announce 13-member squad for 1st Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India TV News  

Australia have named a strong 13-member squad for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. McSweeney captained Australia A to a 2-0 win over India A in the recent two-match unofficial Test series on home turf. "Nathan has displayed the attributes we believe will equip him well for Test cricket along with a strong recent record in domestic cricket," chairman …

Nathan McSweeney prepared to face first ball after winning bat-off for Test opening spot ahead of India series
1 month, 1 week ago

Nathan McSweeney prepared to face first ball after winning bat-off for Test opening spot ahead of India series

ABC  

Just two innings into his career as a first-class opener, Nathan McSweeney is ready to take the first ball on debut for Australia. Harris, who last played a Test in January 2022, has even missed out on being part of the extended squad after selectors chose Australia's white-ball wicketkeeper Josh Inglis to be the spare batter. Bailey had seen enough …

McSweeney named to open for Australia against India in 1st test
1 month, 1 week ago

McSweeney named to open for Australia against India in 1st test

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Nathan McSweeney is set to open the batting on debut for Australia against India in the first test of the Border-Gavaskar series in Perth this month after being named in a 13-man squad on Sunday. The selectors played a wild card by also calling up England-born wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis who will captain Australia in the third one-day international …

Ex-Australian skipper identifies Konstas as long-term replacement for Usman Khawaja
1 month, 2 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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1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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. …

Nathan McSweeney selected as opener for Australia A against India A at MCG
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nathan McSweeney selected as opener for Australia A against India A at MCG

ABC  

In-form Nathan McSweeney has one foot in the Test team after being confirmed as opener for the final Australia A game. Why Australia is struggling to find its next opener Photo shows Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja wait to bat during training Each of the leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test order has struggled …

Nathan McSweeney again the top-scorer in second innings for Australia A against India A in Mackay as contenders vie for Test spot
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nathan McSweeney again the top-scorer in second innings for Australia A against India A in Mackay as contenders vie for Test spot

ABC  

Nathan McSweeney has the chance to assert himself as the favourite for the Test vacancy after closing in on a half-century in Australia A's second innings against India A. The contenders Australia A vs India A Sam Konstas 0 and 16 Marcus Harris 17 and 36 Cameron Bancroft 0 and 16 Nathan McSweeney 39 and 47 not out McSweeney still …

Nathan McSweeney top scores for Australia A against India A
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nathan McSweeney top scores for Australia A against India A

ABC  

Nathan McSweeney has become the latest Australian Test hopeful to falter in his push for the top-order vacancy, denied a half-century in Australia A's first match with India A. Konstas, Bancroft, Harris fail for Australia A with a Test opening spot up for grabs Photo shows Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft running between wickets while out batting Test hopefuls Sam …

Konstas, Bancroft, Harris fail for Australia A with a Test opening spot up for grabs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Konstas, Bancroft, Harris fail for Australia A with a Test opening spot up for grabs

ABC  

Test hopefuls Sam Konstas and Cameron Bancroft have been dismissed for ducks batting for Australia A in a major blow for their international ambitions. Cummins hoping Australia can capitalise on India's struggles Photo shows Pat Cummins givning hand signals while captaining in the cricket field Pat Cummins believes India's historic first series loss to New Zealand at home could deliver …

Darren Lehmann says final Australian Test cricket spot is down to Nathan McSweeney and Sam Konstas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Darren Lehmann says final Australian Test cricket spot is down to Nathan McSweeney and Sam Konstas

ABC  

Good judges insist Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is on the cusp of Test selection, where an opening slot is up for grabs ahead of the series against India. Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann, who will join ABC Sport's commentary team this summer, has the 25-year-old at the top of his list to replace David Warner as opener, while Test …

Sam Konstas could make Test cricket debut for Australia, says former opener Shane Watson
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas could make Test cricket debut for Australia, says former opener Shane Watson

ABC  

Sam Konstas's mentor Shane Watson believes circumstances have thrown up a "perfect storm" for the teen prodigy to make his Test debut in the home series against India. Why Australia is struggling to find its next Test opener Photo shows Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja wait to bat during training Each of the leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at …

Sam Konstas misses golden chance to press Test claim as Steve Smith also struggles in Shield clash against Victoria
2 months ago

Sam Konstas misses golden chance to press Test claim as Steve Smith also struggles in Shield clash against Victoria

ABC  

Young gun Sam Konstas has blown a chance to push his Test selection claims, further complicating the call on who opens for Australia. Star NSW teammate Steve Smith also went cheaply in the morning session on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at the MCG as the Victorian attack hit back hard on Monday. He was also named in …

Sam Konstas named in Australia A cricket squad to face India A
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Teen prodigy Sam Konstas hits maiden Sheffield Shield century for NSW
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Teen prodigy Sam Konstas hits maiden Sheffield Shield century for NSW

ABC  

Teenage prodigy Sam Konstas has announced himself on the big stage, striking a coming-of-age century for NSW against South Australia in Sydney. Konstas went to his maiden century on day one of the Blues' Sheffield Shield season opener, hitting 152 as the hosts went to stumps on 7-297 against South Australia at Cricket Central. Konstas's first Sheffield Shield ton came …

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