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Sam Konstas: The young and the fearless
3 hours, 34 minutes 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 …

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India vs Australia fourth Test: Cummins & Co. hope to restrict Rohit’s men in Melbourne
10 hours, 18 minutes ago

India vs Australia fourth Test: Cummins & Co. hope to restrict Rohit’s men in Melbourne

The Hindu  

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 …

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AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Cummins advises debutant Konstas against overthinking ahead of crucial Boxing Day match
10 hours, 21 minutes ago

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

The Hindu  

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 …

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Sam Konstas to debut; Head and Rohit ready to go
1 day 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 …

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Border Gavaskar Trophy: India vs Australia fourth Test: Australia Head coach Andrew McDonald press conference in Melbourne on December 24, 2024
1 day, 6 hours 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 …

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Simon Katich blasts George Bailey's call to axe Nathan McSweeney: 'Top-order batters from both teams struggled'
2 days, 9 hours ago

Simon Katich blasts George Bailey's call to axe Nathan McSweeney: 'Top-order batters from both teams struggled'

Hindustan Times  

Australia made the big decision to go backwards on their decision to start the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Nathan McSweeney opening the batting, dropping the South Australia captain heading into the final two matches of the series beginning in Melbourne. ‘Really allowed Steve Smith and Travis Head to do what they did…’ India’s top order has looked shaky barring Yashasvi Jaiswal’s …

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Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad
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5 days, 15 hours 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 …

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Sam Konstas expresses desire to face Jasprit Bumrah after century in warm up game
3 weeks, 2 days 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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India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI: Centurion Sam Konstas misses key duel, says he wanted to bat against Bumrah
3 weeks, 3 days 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, 3 days 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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Darren Lehmann says final Australian Test cricket spot is down to Nathan McSweeney and Sam Konstas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Darren Lehmann says final Australian Test cricket spot is down to Nathan McSweeney and Sam Konstas

ABC  

Good judges insist Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is on the cusp of Test selection, where an opening slot is up for grabs ahead of the series against India. Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann, who will join ABC Sport's commentary team this summer, has the 25-year-old at the top of his list to replace David Warner as opener, while Test …

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