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AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Cummins advises debutant Konstas against overthinking ahead of crucial Boxing Day match

Pat Cummins was just 18 when he turned up for his Test debut in 2011. Cut to the present as the captain, he will see 19-year-old Sam Konstas make his maiden foray in the longer format when the fourth Test commences at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Thursday. So that’s the message to Sam.” The Australian captain added: “In …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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?

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 …

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

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 …

IND A vs AUS A: Konstas guides Australia A to six-wicket win over India A in second unofficial Test

Sam Konstas’ unbeaten 73 helped Australia A beat India A by six wickets and complete a 2-0 win in the unofficial two-match Test series on Saturday. Chasing 168, Australia A was in a spot of bother after losing two wickets in the first over itself, but Konstas held one end and finished the game in the extended 45 minutes at …

IND A vs AUS A: Konstas special helps Australia beat India in 2nd unofficial Test

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. …