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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 …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: I like to take the game on, says Sam Konstas

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 …

Sam Konstas expresses desire to face Jasprit Bumrah after century in warm up game

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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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …