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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jonathan Doidge

Teenage opener Sam Konstas backed by Australia skipper Pat Cummins despite West Indies struggles

Sam Konstas (left) has endured a tricky tour so far in the Caribbean - (AP)

Australia captain Pat Cummins has backed opener Sam Konstas to come good in Test cricket despite the youngster’s struggles since returning to the Australia side.

The 19-year-old made his first Test duck in the second innings of Australia’s second Test win against West Indies and has now managed just one half century and 146 runs in eight innings in international cricket.

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