'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 cricket, he hasn’t played a lot and the more he plays the better," Haddin was quoted as saying by Fox Cricket on a Podcast. "I think he’s been left out of the side because Australia had a plan a long time ago of how they wanted to play in Sri Lanka,” Haddin further added while expecting him to stay in the squad for the World Test Championship Final in June against South Africa. "We’ve seen how well Travis Head and Uzzie played at the top of the order, I think he will come straight back in for the Test Championship.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

SL vs AUS: Travis Head named opening partner for Usman Khawaja in 1st Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Travis Head named opening partner for Usman Khawaja in 1st Test

India Today  

Australia have named Travis Head as the opening partner for Usman Khawaja going into the opening Test against Sri Lanka, starting January 29 in Galle. Despite having Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney in their squad, the visitors preferred Head, who finished the Border Gavaskar Trophy against India as the leading run-scorer. Smith said that the tour of Sri Lanka will …

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 …

SL vs AUS: Travis Head could open against Sri Lanka, says chief selector Bailey
2 months, 1 week ago

SL vs AUS: Travis Head could open against Sri Lanka, says chief selector Bailey

The Hindu  

Travis Head could open the innings for Australia during the two-match Test series in Sri Lanka later this month, chairman of selectors George Bailey said. We’ve got a number of options and there’s been a few preliminary discussions around where that may land, and that may depend on the makeup of that first XI,” Bailey told cricket.com.au. “I think Andrew …

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 …

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 …

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley gives credit to selectors for adding Sam Konstas to BGT squad
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

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: 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 …

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 …

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India vs Australia fourth Test: Australia Head coach Andrew McDonald press conference in Melbourne on December 24, 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India vs Australia fourth Test: Australia Head coach Andrew McDonald press conference in Melbourne on December 24, 2024

The Hindu  

In the season to be jolly, Sam Konstas has found his Christmas gift. A Test debut for Australia in a Boxing Day Test Melbourne is a huge step and the host’s coach Andrew McDonald confirmed to the media that the 19-year-old will pair up with Usman Khawaja atop the order. We believe Nathan is good enough for Test level but …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Tanush Kotian a backup if there’s need of two spinners at MCG or SCG, says Rohit Sharma
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Tanush Kotian a backup if there’s need of two spinners at MCG or SCG, says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

In a tiny press conference hall located in the basement of the massive Melbourne Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma kept nodding his head. It’s not a thing which I should be discussing at every press-conference.” Stepping into the fourth Test with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series level at 1-1, the visiting captain said: “We played some really good cricket and we have …

Teen Konstas to open for Australia in Boxing Day India Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Teen Konstas to open for Australia in Boxing Day India Test

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

Sam Konstas Confirmed To Debut In IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test, Australia Sweat Over Travis Head's Fitness
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

ABP News  

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

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Konstas debut confirmed in Boxing Day clash, Head remains a doubt
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Travis Head is in doubt for Australia in 4th cricket test against India
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Travis Head is in doubt for Australia in 4th cricket test against India

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia run-maker Travis Head is questionable for the fourth cricket test against India beginning Thursday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and teenager Sam Konstas was set to make his first test start for the home side. Head has made 409 runs at an average of 81.80 across the first three tests of the five-test Border-Gavaskar series, dominating …

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 …

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. …

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

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

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney
3 months 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, …

Sam Konstas tells Australian selectors he has improved this summer as Test incumbents continue to struggle
3 months ago

Sam Konstas tells Australian selectors he has improved this summer as Test incumbents continue to struggle

ABC  

Sam Konstas says he is already a better batter than the one who started the summer with twin tons for NSW, as selectors weigh up Australia's squad for Boxing Day. Pat Cummins defends Australian selectors after Darren Lehmann's criticism Photo shows Pat Cummins stands with his hands on his hips Australia's current Test captain doesn't believe chief selector George Bailey …

Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner
3 months, 1 week ago

Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: It's not just Usman Khawaja but the entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide, reckons former opener David Warner. "It's not just one player in particular, it's the top six scoring bulk runs and making sure you're giving rest to the fast bowlers. On McSweeney, Warner said: "He's had four of probably …

Sam Konstas raring to play Tests for Australia: Really want a chance
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

Ex-Australian skipper identifies Konstas as long-term replacement for Usman Khawaja
4 months, 1 week 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 …

IND A vs AUS A, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul’s form in focus as India A get the ‘G’ experience
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

IND A vs AUS A, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul’s form in focus as India A get the ‘G’ experience

The Hindu  

KL Rahul’s batting number and current form will be keenly watched by the national selection committee as he gets ready to show his wares for India A against an Australia A lineup that will have seasoned Scott Boland in its ranks in the second unofficial Test match starting here on Thursday. Having been dropped midway through the home Tests against …

Aussie cricket legend delivers blunt one-word response to David Warner's shock offer to come out of retirement
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Aussie cricket legend delivers blunt one-word response to David Warner's shock offer to come out of retirement

Daily Mail  

Legendary Australian Test keeper Ian Healy says he'd offer a firm 'No' to David Warner's offer of coming out of retirement to open the batting against India declaring selectors have to 'commit' to the future. As potential replacements at the top of the batting order failed across the second round of the Sheffield Shield competition, Healy suggested Mitchell Marsh as …

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