19-year-old Sam Konstas had a dream debut, facing his idol Virat Kohli in the Boxing Day Test. Despite an on-field shoulder bump incident, Konstas later shared a heartwarming moment with Kohli, expressing his admiration and calling him a “legend of the game.”
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Teenage Konstas, a Greek-Australian Prodigy, Explodes onto Test Scene with Dazzling Boxing Day Debut
19-year-old Greek-Australian Sam Konstas announced his arrival on the international stage with a breathtaking 60 off just 52 balls on debut, igniting the Boxing Day Test and propelling Australia to a dominant first session against India.
At 19, Sam Konstas will etch his name in cricketing history as he becomes one of the youngest players to open the batting for Australia in the prestigious Boxing Day Test against India. This decision was made even as Travis Head battles a quad strain.
Teenage cricketer Sam Konstas, of Greek heritage, will make his Test debut for Australia in the historic Boxing Day match against India. The 19-year-old will open the batting, presenting a fresh challenge for India’s formidable pace attack.
Teenage batting prodigy Sam Konstas is poised for a Test debut against India in the Boxing Day Test, replacing Nathan McSweeney in the Australian squad.
Australia has rung the changes for the Boxing Day Test against India, dropping struggling opener Nathan McSweeney and handing a maiden call-up to 19-year-old Sam Konstas. Fast bowler Jhye Richardson also returns to the squad as the hosts seek a spark after a difficult start to the series.