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AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test
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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 …

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

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Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad for final 2 tests against India
3 days, 13 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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AUS teenage sensation ready for face-off against ‘best in the world’ Jasprit Bumrah: ‘…and see how we go’
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AUS teenage sensation ready for face-off against ‘best in the world’ Jasprit Bumrah: ‘…and see how we go’

Hindustan Times  

Australian rising star batter Sam Konstas impressed once again in the tour match against India, scoring a brisk century for the Australian Prime Minister’s XI and showing why he is so highly-rated amongst Australian cricket fans following his fast start to the Sheffield Shield season this year. India's Captain Jasprit Bumrah poses for a picture with the Player of the …

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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 …

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Sam Konstas is coming for Marnus Labuschagne: Former Australia pacer
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Sam Konstas is coming for Marnus Labuschagne: Former Australia pacer

India Today  

Former Australia pacer Damien Fleming has said that Sam Konstas is coming for Marnus Labuschagne's place. Speaking to SEN, Fleming said that Konstas enhanced his reputation with his terrific knock against the Indian side, and it is a matter of time before he makes his debut in the Australian team. But a failure for someone like Marnus means I can …

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India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI: Centurion Sam Konstas misses key duel, says he wanted to bat against Bumrah
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI: Centurion Sam Konstas misses key duel, says he wanted to bat against Bumrah

The Hindu  

Sam Konstas seems to have taken a liking for the Indian attack. After an unbeaten 73 for Australia A against India A in November, he etched a 107 for the Prime Minister’s XI against the visiting Indians at the Manuka Oval here on Sunday. “I am extremely proud about playing for the Prime Minister’s XI, to represent an Aussie squad,” …

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Rohit, Rahul and the opening question for India
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit, Rahul and the opening question for India

Hindustan Times  

Canberra: Sunday at the Manuka Oval was supposed to be all about Rohit Sharma but it was also about the fans who turned up from far and wide to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. India skipper Rohit Sharma in the pink-ball game against the Australia Prime Minister's XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday. Day one …

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India vs Australia PM XI Day 2: Gill scores fifty on return as India batters makes most of pink ball
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India vs Australia PM XI Day 2: Gill scores fifty on return as India batters makes most of pink ball

The Hindu  

A warm-up game with a serious tone and a decent turnout, witnessed India extend its winning run upon Australian shores. While Scott Boland felt the heat of Rahul’s willow, Jack Nisbet found Jaiswal giving him the charge. With Rahul retiring on 27 and Rohit striding out, India had two batters wending their way back into the big picture ahead of …

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India tour of Australia: Australian PM XI vs India warm-up match at Manuka Oval in Canberra on December 1, 2024
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India tour of Australia: Australian PM XI vs India warm-up match at Manuka Oval in Canberra on December 1, 2024

The Hindu  

A warm-up game with a serious tone and a decent turnout, witnessed India extend its winning run upon Australian shores. With Rahul retiring on 27 and Rohit striding out, India had two batters wending their way back into the big picture ahead of next week’s Adelaide Test. Soon the stage was set for India’s chase under lights, a task that …

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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 …

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India vs Australia PM XI Highlights: Shubman Gill's 50* takes IND to victory ahead of Adelaide Test
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

India vs Australia PM XI Highlights: Shubman Gill's 50* takes IND to victory ahead of Adelaide Test

Hindustan Times  

India vs PM XI Highlights Warm-up Day 2: Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy's second Test match, India defeated Australia Prime Minister XI in their two-day practice match, in Canberra. Really nice to see people coming in and supporting us.” Here are some pointers regarding the India vs PM XI warm-up match: - India reach 257/6 in 46 overs, win the …

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India vs Australia PM XI Highlights: Shubman Gill's 50* takes IND to victory ahead of Adelaide Test
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India vs Australia PM XI Highlights: Shubman Gill's 50* takes IND to victory ahead of Adelaide Test

Hindustan Times  

India vs PM XI Highlights Warm-up Day 2: Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy's second Test match, India defeated Australia Prime Minister XI in their two-day practice match, in Canberra. Really nice to see people coming in and supporting us.” Here are some pointers regarding the India vs PM XI warm-up match: - India reach 257/6 in 46 overs, win the …

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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 …

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IND vs PM XI: Rohit demotes himself as Rahul-Jaiswal continue to open in tour-game
3 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs PM XI: Rohit demotes himself as Rahul-Jaiswal continue to open in tour-game

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma demoted himself as KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal continued to open the batting for India in the pink-ball tour game against Australia's Prime Minister's XI at the Manukua Oval in Canberra on Sunday. India vs Prime Minister's XI Day 2 Live Rohit was expected to resume his role as an opener, which had been temporarily filled by …

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Gill, Nitish, Jaiswal guide India to a six-wicket win vs Prime Minister's XI
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Gill, Nitish, Jaiswal guide India to a six-wicket win vs Prime Minister's XI

India Today  

India beat Prime Minister’s XI on Day 2 of the pink ball warm up fixture on Sunday, December 1 at Manuka Oval, Canberra. India vs Prime Minister's XI Day 2 Highlights Following his dismissal, Nitish Kumar Reddy joined Shubman Gill at the crease and the duo added 92 runs together at the crease. Harshit Rana stars with four wicket haul …

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Sam Konstas, Matt Renshaw among other Test hopefuls named in Prime Minister's XI to face India
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Sam Konstas, Matt Renshaw among other Test hopefuls named in Prime Minister's XI to face India

India TV News  

New South Wales' Jack Edwards has been named to lead the Prime Minister's in the two-day pink-ball match against India at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. Sam Konstas and Matt Renshaw are among the other Test hopefuls who are a part of the Prime Minister's XI. "The Prime Minister's XI match presents an opportunity for a highly talented squad to …

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