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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 …

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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: 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 …

Sam Konstas to debut; Head and Rohit ready to go

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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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 …

Who is Sam Konstas? 19-year-old Australian opener set for Boxing Day Test debut

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 …

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

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 …