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Sam Konstas to debut; Head and Rohit ready to go
11 hours, 17 minutes 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
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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

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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Sam Konstas set to make Test debut at MCG, injury cloud over Travis Head
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20 hours, 31 minutes ago

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

The Hindu  

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 …

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Sam Konstas set to make Test debut at MCG, injury cloud over Travis Head
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20 hours, 31 minutes ago

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

The Hindu  

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 …

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AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Konstas debut confirmed in Boxing Day clash, Head remains a doubt
22 hours, 35 minutes ago

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

The Hindu  

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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Travis Head is in doubt for Australia in 4th cricket test against India
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22 hours, 37 minutes ago

Travis Head is in doubt for Australia in 4th cricket test against India

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia run-maker Travis Head is questionable for the fourth cricket test against India beginning Thursday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and teenager Sam Konstas was set to make his first test start for the home side. Head has made 409 runs at an average of 81.80 across the first three tests of the five-test Border-Gavaskar series, dominating …

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

The Hindu  

An air of expectation swirled around Sam Konstas. I watched a bit but I am just trying to be in the moment and hopefully I will get the opportunity of playing him.” Later when pressed on probable strategies against the Indian spearhead, the opener offered a straight bat: “I do, I am not going to say what it is, but …

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Simon Katich blasts George Bailey's call to axe Nathan McSweeney: 'Top-order batters from both teams struggled'
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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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BGT 2024-25: Australia’s Sam Konstas issues wake up call for Indian bowlers before Melbourne Test; says ‘got few plans’
3 days, 9 hours ago

BGT 2024-25: Australia’s Sam Konstas issues wake up call for Indian bowlers before Melbourne Test; says ‘got few plans’

Live Mint  

In the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australia axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India. It included rookie opener Sam Konstas, who got his maiden call, on Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Apart from training hard on the nets, Konstas claimed that he is waiting to take on the Indian bowlers in the Boxing …

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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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4 days, 20 hours ago

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
4 days, 20 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
4 days, 21 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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Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test
4 days, 21 hours ago

Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test

Hindustan Times  

Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from Australia's squad for the fourth Test against India on Friday, with teenager Sam Konstas getting his first call-up. Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test Fast bowler Jhye Richardson was also included in the 15-man lineup to give the team more options with Josh Hazlewood sidelined by a right calf injury. …

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Australia drop squad bombshell, make a few changes for final two Tests against India; bring in Sam Konstas
5 days, 1 hour 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
5 days, 1 hour 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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Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney
5 days, 1 hour 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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Mates club? Australian selectors accused of bias after Nathan McSweeney snub
5 days, 1 hour 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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IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?
5 days, 1 hour 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 Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad
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5 days, 1 hour 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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AUS teenage sensation ready for face-off against ‘best in the world’ Jasprit Bumrah: ‘…and see how we go’
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

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, 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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Sam Konstas is coming for Marnus Labuschagne: Former Australia pacer
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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, 2 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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