Warnie would have been proud of young opener Konstas Sam Konstas announced himself to the cricket world at the MCG, a venue where the late, legendary Shane Warne did his best work. AAP · Dec 27, 2024
'Where's the ball': Sam Konstas' 'self-talk' trick while facing Jasprit Bumrah - WATCH NEW DELHI: When 19-year-old Sam Konstas took strike against Jasprit Bumrah on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the debutant was caught on camera muttering words to himself as the bowler steamed in. This habit persisted against every bowler, be it Bumrah or Mohammed… The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024
Australia v India: fourth men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened Local hero Scott Boland ripped through India’s middle-order after a Steve Smith century put Australia in a strong position in the Boxing Day Test The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2024
'Suspend Virat Kohli if he misbehaves again' - Monty Panesar says Sam Konstas rattled India NEW DELHI: The dramatic scenes on Boxing Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground were like watching a Bollywood thriller bringing viewers to the edge of their seats in anticipation of another electrifying moment. Sam Konstas's fiery debut put Bumrah through the unfamiliar -- being hit for six with the red… The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024
Usman Khawaja reveals how he tackled Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas on-field altercation NEW DELHI: Several former cricketers criticised Virat Kohli's unnecessary confrontation with young Sam Konstas in Melbourne on Thursday. Australia's Usman Khawaja intervened to ease the tension, stating he wanted to prevent the situation from escalating. The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024
'Don't think anyone has treated Bumrah like that': Ravi Shastri doffs hat to teen prodigy Sam Konstas NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Thursday heaped praise on Australian teenager Sam Konstas for his fearless approach against Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024
The men’s Test cricket team of the year: from Atkinson to Jaiswal Our special board of selectors announce the picks for the best men’s Test XI of the past 12 months The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2024
Sanjana Ganesan's first reaction on Jasprit Bumrah's dismissal of Travis Head for a duck NEW DELHI: As Jasprit Bumrah dismissed India's nemesis Travis Head of Australia for a duck on the first day of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG on Thursday, the whole of India heaved a sigh of relief. The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024
Sam Konstas makes debut to remember as Australia edge India on day one Australia reached 311 for six at the close of the first day at the MCG after a remarkable debut knock from Sam Konstas The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2024
How facing Jasprit Bumrah came naturally to Sam Konstas NEW DELHI: If Sam Konstas was instinctively inclined to target the much-feared Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, it was because of a harmless error made by his father when the adolescent was training. The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024
Kaboom! 19-year-old Sam Konstas forces Jasprit Bumrah to an unwanted record in Test cricket NEW DELHI: Opener Sam Konstas on Thursday made his Test debut a memorable one as he smoked an incredible 65-ball 60 on the opening day of the Melbourne Test against India. The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024
Confident Konstas hails Khawaja's calming experience Australia's newest cricketing sensation Sam Konstas has revealed he told his senior opening partner Usman Khawaja he would be taking the first ball at the MCG. AAP · Dec 26, 2024
Ind vs Aus: Kohli, Konstas involved in heated altercation The altercation occurred after the completion of the 10th over during the Australia's first Innings when the players were crossing over. Kohli and the debutant bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 26, 2024
IND vs AUS, 4th Test Day 1 Highlights: Sam Konstas, top-order put Australia on top despite Jasprit Bumrah's late strikes NEW DELHI: Hosts Australia will be pleased with their batting performance on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Riding on half-centuries from their top-order batters, the hosts closed the day on a commanding 311 for six against India… The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 How a 19-year-old Sam Konstas riled up Virat Kohli, Team India Melbourne: At the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Boxing Day and in front of thousands in the stands. A fixture can't get bigger than this and a Test debut in this setting is the stuff dreams, and some nightmares, are made of. Sam Constas, though, was living the dream.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's peach of a delivery to dismiss Travis Head for a duck NEW DELHI: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah removed Travis Head for a duck in the third session of the first day of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the MCG on Thursday.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 IND vs AUS: Five times in six innings! Jasprit Bumrah gets the better of Usman Khawaja NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah provided India with a crucial breakthrough on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, dismissing Usman Khawaja during the second session on Thursday.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2024 Teen tearaway Sam Konstas rewrites red-ball recipe in fearless Boxing Day debut Australia’s debutant opener has lit up the MCG with his astonishing strokeplay on debut scoring a fearless 60 to rattle India’s attack in the fourth Test
AAP · Dec 26, 2024 Khawaja makes hay with 57 after Konstas shines at MCG Usman Khawaja made a welcome return to form with his first Test 50 since January after new opening partner Sam Konstas drove India to distraction.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 'Father of ...': Sam Konstas' Wikipedia page gets doctored after onslaught against India at MCG Australia's 19-year-old batting prodigy, Sam Konstas, stole the spotlight on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday with a scintillating half-century on debut. The teenager's fearless strokeplay and audacious attitude left fans in awe and sparked an unusual flurry of activity on…
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 Boxing Day Test: Sam Konstas ramps Jasprit Bumrah for six, ends seamer's three-year streak in fearless show Sam Konstas, 19, made a remarkable Test debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, becoming only the second player to hit two sixes off Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in a single Test innings. This came after Australia won the toss and elected to bat in the fourth Test of the…
The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024 Ashwin decodes Travis Head's masterplan against Jasprit Bumrah and Co. ahead of Boxing Day Test NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently retired from all formats after Gabba Test, has finally decoded India nemesis Travis Head's strategic approach to counter Jasprit Bumrah and the rest of the Indian bowling attack in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
AAP · Dec 25, 2024 Head moves to fourth in batting ranks, Bumrah runs away Travis Head and Jasprit Bumrah, the standout performers in the Border-Gavaskar series so far, have been rewarded for their efforts in the latest ICC charts.
The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024 India must continue to exploit 'brittle' Australian line-up: Ravi Shastri NEW DELHI: India have their "nose ahead" in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after taking advantage of Australia's "brittle" top order, according to former coach Ravi Shastri, who has backed the visitors to win the Boxing Day Test.
The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024 'Talent and a bit of an attitude': Ricky Ponting on Sam Konstas The 19-year-old opening batter Sam Konstas is poised to make his first appearance for Australia in the Boxing Day Test match against India, replacing Nathan McSweeney who played the first three Tests of the series. And former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said that Konstas is in for a stiff challenge…