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 the back of good form, Konstas will have a herculean task of facing ace India speedster Jasprit Bumrah, who was an absolute nightmare to face for his predecessor Nathan McSweeney. Sam Konstas' brilliant form in recent times Meanwhile, Konstas didn’t have a memorable outing in his second Big Bash League match for Sydney Thunder against Sydney Sixers as he got dismissed for a three-ball duck.

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Konstas regrets stand-off with Bumrah; ‘If it happens again, I wouldn’t have said anything’, he says
Top News
21 hours, 14 minutes 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 …

If it happens again, I wouldn’t have said anything: Konstas regrets stand-off with Bumrah
22 hours, 41 minutes ago

If it happens again, I wouldn’t have said anything: Konstas regrets stand-off with Bumrah

The Hindu  

Australia’s teenage batting sensation Sam Konstas regrets his involvement in the stand-off with Jasprit Bumrah during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 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 …

Sam Konstas admits provoking Jasprit Bumrah in Sydney Test: It was my fault
1 day, 6 hours 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
1 day, 6 hours 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 …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Bumrah getting Khawaja out “probably my fault”, says Konstas
1 day, 20 hours 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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1 day, 23 hours 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, …

‘Could be only one winner’: Johnson lambasts Sam Konstas for enabling India and Bumrah's ‘two against 11’ mindset
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2 days, 18 hours 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 …

'Cannot take us for granted': Prasidh Krishna's fiery 'all eleven of us are here' reminder to Sam Konstas
4 days, 18 hours 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 …

Rohit Sharma hits back at big mouth Sam Konstas: 'Bol bacchhan ka faida nahi hai. We won't remain quiet'
5 days, 1 hour 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 …

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah hound Sam Konstas in Sydney: ‘Batting like a no. 10’; dismissed by Siraj
5 days, 4 hours 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
5 days, 5 hours 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 …

AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah breaks 46-year-old Indian Test record in Australia
5 days, 6 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah breaks 46-year-old Indian Test record in Australia

India Today  

Star India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in the history books as he registered the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a Test series in Australia on Saturday, January 4. Bumrah achieved the feat on Day 2 of the fifth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney as he dismissed Marnus Labuschagne in his second over of …

Tom Moody lambasts Sam Konstas post altercation with Jasprit Bumrah at Sydney: ‘I hope the dressing room…’
5 days, 13 hours 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
5 days, 22 hours 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 …

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 …

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah stares down Sam Konstas in dramatic end to Day 1 in Sydney
6 days, 6 hours 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
6 days, 6 hours 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
6 days, 6 hours 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
6 days, 6 hours 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 …

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 …

AUS vs IND: Bumrah, India’s speed merchant in the Wild West, knows no other way but to shine
1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Bumrah, India’s speed merchant in the Wild West, knows no other way but to shine

The Hindu  

A slow walk gathering pace, legs suddenly whirring while approaching the bowling crease, back arching and the ball being released as if from a high-strung catapult. Jasprit Bumrah, 5/57 ⭐ pic.twitter.com/7WuGONhrnB — Melbourne Cricket Ground December 30, 2024 Kapil’s was the late wind that lit up a stunning career in its twilight. Prior to Rohit Sharma’s return as captain at …

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

Follow Konstas' mindset against India: Warner's advice to seniors
1 week, 2 days ago

Follow Konstas' mindset against India: Warner's advice to seniors

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Lavishing praise on young Sam Konstas, former opener David Warner has urged Australia's senior players to adopt a similar aggressive approach when facing Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been a dominant force with the ball in the ongoing series. Warner added that while players like Steve Smith had experimented with various approaches, it shouldn't take a newcomer's …

‘Yashasvi Jaiswal tried to hit the ball at Sam Konstas to shut him up’: Steve Smith on ‘mad’ debutant's antics
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1 week, 2 days ago

‘Yashasvi Jaiswal tried to hit the ball at Sam Konstas to shut him up’: Steve Smith on ‘mad’ debutant's antics

Hindustan Times  

Sam Konstas is already being hailed as a worthy successor to David Warner in more ways than one. Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a cover drive straight at Sam Konstas Just like Warner, he got the crowd going, sledged the Indian batters, got under their skin, and was full of theatrics and confidence. After a run-in with Virat Kohli while batting and …

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sam Konstas: India Opener Tells Australian To ‘Do Your Job’ Amid Fiery Exchange At MCG | WATCH
1 week, 2 days ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sam Konstas: India Opener Tells Australian To ‘Do Your Job’ Amid Fiery Exchange At MCG | WATCH

ABP News  

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sam Konstas: Yashasvi Jaiswal was the lone warrior in India’s gone-in-vain effort for a draw on Day 5 in the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the MCG. While Jaiswal’s 84-run knock provided hopes for a draw, it was a heated exchange between the Indian batter with Australia’s debutant Sam Konstas …

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 …

AUS vs IND: Warner praises Konstas, questions senior batters' approach vs Bumrah
1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: Warner praises Konstas, questions senior batters' approach vs Bumrah

India Today  

Former Australian opener David Warner has praised Sam Konstas's fearless approach against Jasprit Bumrah, crediting the 19-year-old for setting the tone during Australia's pivotal Boxing Day Test win that gave them a 2-1 series lead with one match remaining. Konstas's aggressive innings included 34 runs off Bumrah in the opening session, the most any batter has scored against the Indian …

Bumrah showed Konstas what Test cricket is all about: Simon Katich
1 week, 3 days ago

Bumrah showed Konstas what Test cricket is all about: Simon Katich

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, Young Sam Konstas will gradually come to understand the beauty and vagaries of Test cricket, much like Jasprit Bumrah demonstrated to him in the second essay of the Boxing Day Test, following the debutant's fiery first-innings fifty, feels former Australian opener Simon Katich. Bumrah showed Konstas what Test cricket is all about: Simon Katich Katich, who played 56 Tests …

MCG Test: India fail to cash in on Bumrah’s brilliance
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1 week, 3 days ago

MCG Test: India fail to cash in on Bumrah’s brilliance

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: As we head into a rare fifth day of a Test match, the promise of what is to come is enticing. India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Australia opener Sam Konstas on Day 4 of the MCG Test on Sunday. At close on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia …

Labuschagne's bold take, debutant Sam Konstas 'got under the skin' of Jasprit Bumrah: 'I certainly get angry...'
1 week, 3 days ago

Labuschagne's bold take, debutant Sam Konstas 'got under the skin' of Jasprit Bumrah: 'I certainly get angry...'

Hindustan Times  

Australia's No.3 batter Marnus Labuschagne reckons that Sam Konstas got under the skin of India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, which probably led to the latter mimicking the celebrations of the 19-year-old Aussie debutant. On Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Sam Konstas registered his maiden fifty, using reverse sweeps and ramp shots to unsettle the …

'It always comes back to bite you': Hussey merciless after Jasprit Bumrah cleans up Sam Konstas at MCG
1 week, 4 days ago

'It always comes back to bite you': Hussey merciless after Jasprit Bumrah cleans up Sam Konstas at MCG

Hindustan Times  

Australian debutant Sam Konstas instantly became a fan-favourite at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, as his success with bat in the first innings combined with antics while fielding endeared him to a raucous and capacity Boxing Day Test crowd. Jasprit Bumrah gave Sam Konstas a send-off after bowling him in the second innings of the MCG Test. Returning to bat in …

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 …

Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158
1 week, 4 days ago

Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158 MELBOURNE, - Pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah took revenge for his first innings battering by Sam Konstas when he bowled Australia's teen debutant cheaply early on day four of the fourth test on Sunday after India were dismissed for 369. Seamer Mohammed Siraj also broke through for his first …

Jasprit Bumrah imitates Sam Konstas with unique celebration during IND vs AUS 4th Test; MCG crowd boos Indian
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah imitates Sam Konstas with unique celebration during IND vs AUS 4th Test; MCG crowd boos Indian

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah imitated Sam Konstas after the World No.1 Test bolwer got the better of the Australian debut in the second innings of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. While Konstas won the battle on the opening day, Bumrah made sure that the youngster doesn't get over his head in the second innings. Following the dismissal, Bumrah engaged …

Jasprit Bumrah Takes Revenge Clean Bowls Sam Konstas Gives Australian Debutant Dramatic Send Off
1 week, 4 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah Takes Revenge Clean Bowls Sam Konstas Gives Australian Debutant Dramatic Send Off

ABP News  

Bumrah vs Konstas: Jasprit Bumrah took his revenge on Australian debutant Sam Konstas on Day 4 of the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 29. Konstas, who had struck six boundaries and two sixes—both off Bumrah’s bowling—in the first innings, could only hit one boundary, that too off an edge, during Australia's second …

Jasprit Bumrah mocks Sam Konstas after avenging debutant in rare celebration; gets booed by MCG crowd
1 week, 4 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah mocks Sam Konstas after avenging debutant in rare celebration; gets booed by MCG crowd

Hindustan Times  

Australia's 19-year-old Sam Konstas pulled off an unthinkable in world cricket on Day 1 of the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Melbourne. Australian batsman Sam Konstas is bowled by Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah on the fourth day of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne Bumrah did …

Jasprit Bumrah impersonates Sam Konstas after knocking Aussie debutant's middle pole over | WATCH
1 week, 4 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah impersonates Sam Konstas after knocking Aussie debutant's middle pole over | WATCH

India TV News  

Jasprit Bumrah got one back at Sam Konstas as India's pace spearhead knocked the Aussie teenager over in the second innings with an absolute ripper. Bumrah bowled a good length delivery which angled sharply into Konstas and knocked his middle pole over after finding the gap between his bat and pad. Jasprit Bumrah celebrates wildly after knocking Sam Konstas over: …

Sam Konstas Mimics Virat Kohli’s Shoulder-Bump Gesture In IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test | WATCH
1 week, 5 days ago

Sam Konstas Mimics Virat Kohli’s Shoulder-Bump Gesture In IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test | WATCH

ABP News  

Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli have been the centre of attraction in the ongoing India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. While Konstas grabbed attention for his bold fifty on his international debut against bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, and Akash Deep, Virat Kohli found himself in the spotlight for a controversial incident in the …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Could have got Konstas out 6, 7 times in the first two overs, says Jasprit Bumrah
1 week, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Could have got Konstas out 6, 7 times in the first two overs, says Jasprit Bumrah

The Hindu  

Australia’s Sam Konstas delivered one of the most eye-catching debut performances by a batter in recent times, smashing a 65-ball 60 against India in Melbourne on Day 1 of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test. “Initially, I felt I could have got him out 6-7 times in the first two overs, but that’s how cricket goes. Some days it pays off, it …

I could have got Konstas out 6-7 times in first 2 overs: Bumrah
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1 week, 5 days ago

I could have got Konstas out 6-7 times in first 2 overs: Bumrah

Deccan Chronicle  

Jasprit Bumrah said on Saturday he "never felt" he was far away from a wicket even as Australia's 19-year-old Test debutant Sam Konstas went after India's champion pacer in what is a rare sight in international cricket.Bumrah said it was an interesting battle against Konstas on the opening day of the fourth Test but believed he could have got the …

Jasprit Bumrah reacts to Sam Konstas' enterprising approach on Test debut | WATCH
1 week, 5 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah reacts to Sam Konstas' enterprising approach on Test debut | WATCH

India TV News  

Sam Konstas played an enterprising knock on his international debut to stun world cricket as he scored 60 off 65 deliveries against India on day 1 of the boxing day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Konstas even took on India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and played scoop shots against him without any signs of fear. Konstas hit Bumrah for …

Jasprit Bumrah breaks silence on Sam Konstas' onslaught from Day 1 of MCG Test
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah breaks silence on Sam Konstas' onslaught from Day 1 of MCG Test

India Today  

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has broken his silence on his battle with Sam Konstas, on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test match. I love different challenges and I am always looking forward to it," IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Day 3 Live Updates | Full Scorecard The best fast bowler in the world joins us. Jasprit Bumrah chats …

Sam Konstas reveals ‘pre-meditated’ plan behind dominating Jasprit Bumrah’s first spell
1 week, 5 days 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?
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 …

Sam Konstas and Ben Curran shatter Prithvi Shaw's long-standing record on Test debuts
1 week, 6 days ago

Sam Konstas and Ben Curran shatter Prithvi Shaw's long-standing record on Test debuts

India TV News  

Sam Konstas and Ben Curran enjoyed memorable Test debuts on Thursday as they struck lightning-fast fifties to put their respective sides into the driving seat. Thus, both Curran and Konstas broke the record for the fewest overs taken to reach a fifty on Test debut. The record previously belonged to Prithvi who had registered a half-century in just 17.4 overs …

Sam Konstas reverse-ramping Jasprit Bumrah gave me a heart attack: Steve Smith
1 week, 6 days ago

Sam Konstas reverse-ramping Jasprit Bumrah gave me a heart attack: Steve Smith

India Today  

Australia’s 19-year-old debutant, Sam Konstas, emerged as a standout performer during the fourth Test against India in Melbourne, drawing significant attention for his fearless approach. Steve Smith, Australia’s batting maestro, lauded the young batter’s courage and poise, particularly for his handling of India’s formidable bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah. Smith himself played a pivotal role in Australia’s commanding first-innings …

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 …

Sam Konstas reminded me of my best mate Andrew Symonds: Matthew Hayden
1 week, 6 days ago

Sam Konstas reminded me of my best mate Andrew Symonds: Matthew Hayden

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden shared a heartfelt Instagram post reminiscing about Andrew Symonds's maiden Test century, achieved 18 years ago on December 27, 2006. Hayden, who was at the non-striker's end during Symonds’s iconic knock against England in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, drew parallels to the fearless performance of debutant Sam Konstas in Australia’s ongoing Melbourne …

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