Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has slammed the decision to drop rising star Sam Konstas from the first Test against Sri Lanka. Despite impressing in the summer series against India, the 19-year-old was omitted as selectors opted to promote Travis Head to opener. Ponting believes it was a missed opportunity to test Konstas in subcontinental conditions, while selectors defend the move as part of a long-term strategy.
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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.”
The Big Bash League is set for a late-season surge with the return of key Test players, including Sam Konstas for the Sydney Thunder. While stars like Mitch Marsh and Steve Smith will feature, others will miss out due to international commitments. The availability boost comes amidst a 15% viewership increase for the BBL on Seven and 7Plus.
SYDNEY – A dramatic first day of the New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket…
An Indian fan playfully taunted Sam Konstas with a Virat Kohli poster during the Sydney Test, a lighthearted moment following on-field tension between the two players in Melbourne. The incident adds another chapter to the Kohli-Konstas saga.
Greek-Australian cricketer Sam Konstas’s debut in the Australian Test team is sparking hope for greater diversity in the sport and inspiring the Greek community.
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.
Teen sensation Sam Konstas made an unforgettable Big Bash debut, scoring a rapid 20-ball fifty, the second-fastest in Sydney Thunder history. His dynamic innings of 56 runs included elegant shots that underscored his future potential in Australian cricket. Captain David Warner’s strategic leadership was also highlighted as he tactfully introduced spinner Chris Green, who quickly dismissed Chris Lynn. Konstas’s performance has set a promising tone for the Thunder’s BBL season.
Nineteen-year-old Sam Konstas has taken the Australian domestic cricket scene by storm, drawing comparisons to legend Ricky Ponting after becoming the youngest player since Ponting to score twin centuries in a Sheffield Shield match.
In a remarkable feat for the cricketing world, Sam Konstas, born on October 2, 2005,…