NSW coach sees Konstas reining in his audacious style Sam Konstas's state coach believes the headline-grabbing teenager is starting to show signs of heeding lessons around match situations in his batting. AAP · Mar 13, 2025
Konstas helps NSW grind out Shield draw at the WACA Sam Konstas has scored a half-century as NSW held firm to fight out a draw with Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield clash in Perth. AAP · Mar 9, 2025
Bird on song but Warriors keep four-peat hopes alive Three-time defending Sheffield Shield champions Western Australia are fighting hard to remain in the finals hunt after day one in Perth against NSW. AAP · Mar 6, 2025
Rogers questions if attacking Konstas is the real Sam Sam Konstas has gone from a normal strike-rate to hard-hitter in one summer, prompting questions over whether all-out attack is his actual natural game. AAP · Feb 21, 2025
Konstas shows some restraint before being out for 17 Sam Konstas has waited 30 balls before playing an attacking shot, showing signs he can pull back his aggression before being out for 17 in the Sheffield Shield. AAP · Feb 19, 2025
Konstas faces scrutiny after bizarre Shield cameo Sam Konstas is facing pressure to prove his approach can work, after being bowled slog-sweeping Scott Boland in the third over of a Sheffield Shield game. AAP · Feb 18, 2025
Konstas overcomes cramps for ton as Queensland beat NSW Test opener Sam Konstas overcame leg cramps for his first domestic one-day century, but it was not enough as Queensland beat NSW by 54 runs. AAP · Feb 13, 2025
Bulls wear down Blues' resistance for vital Shield win Queensland's bowlers spread the load to work through a determined NSW and notch a much-needed Sheffield Shield victory. AAP · Feb 11, 2025
Renshaw's runs put Bulls in box seat to beat Blues Matthew Renshaw's aggressive, unbeaten century has ensured Queensland remain all over NSW entering the final day of their Sheffield Shield clash at the Gabba. AAP · Feb 10, 2025
Quiet debut won't determine Connolly's Test future Cooper Connolly was only a bit-player on Test debut against Sri Lanka but that hasn't discouraged Australia from considering him a top long-term prospect. AAP · Feb 10, 2025
Konstas fails but Edwards ton rescues NSW against Bulls NSW captain Jack Edwards has posted his third first-class century to get his team out of trouble in their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the Gabba. AAP · Feb 9, 2025
Clayton century means Konstas made to wait at Gabba Queensland's No.3 Jack Clayton's unbeaten century on day one at the Gabba, after the Bulls were sent in, meant NSW gun Sam Konstas was made to wait for a hit. AAP · Feb 8, 2025
Travis Head doubts he'll ever open batting in Australia Travis Head played another blistering knock at the top of the order in the first Test against Sri Lanka, but doubts he'll ever face the new ball in Australia. AAP · Feb 4, 2025
Konstas comes down with stomach bug in first Test Sam Konstas has picked up a stomach bug after being dropped from the Australian team for the first Test against Sri Lanka. AAP · Jan 31, 2025
The Times of India · Jan 30, 2025 Steve Smith tells who could be next Aussie batter to reach 10,000 Test runs NEW DELHI: According to Australian batting maestro Steve Smith, who made history as the fourth Australian to reach 10,000 Test runs, one of the players from Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, and young sensation Sam Konstas may become the fifth Australian to accomplish the feat.
AAP · Jan 29, 2025 Sam Konstas offers classy response to being axed Sam Konstas has bounced back from his axing for the first Test of the Sri Lanka series, according to Cricket Australia selector Tony Dodemaide.
AAP · Jan 29, 2025 Khawaja, Smith score tons as Aussies bully Sri Lanka Australian veterans Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith have caused Sri Lanka all sorts of problems on the first day of the Test series opener in Galle.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2025 Australia’s fortunes turn on bowling choices ahead of first Test in Sri Lanka The batting order in Galle looks set – but absence of Cummins and Hazlewood leaves decisions on the variety of spinners
The Times of India · Jan 28, 2025 Travis Head to open for Australia, not Sam Konstas, in first Test against Sri Lanka Australia haven't finalised their playing eleven for the opening Test of their tour of Sri Lanka, but captain Steve Smith has confirmed that it will be Travis Head partnering Usman Khawaja at the top instead of youngster Sam Konstas.
AAP · Jan 28, 2025 Konstas will benefit from tour, even if axed: Smith Teenage batter Sam Konstas need only look to Steve Smith to know he will benefit from his first subcontinent tour, even if he doesn't play a single game.
AAP · Jan 28, 2025 Test vacancy open as Head replaces Konstas at top Travis Head has ousted Sam Konstas from the top of the Australian batting order for the first Test against Sri Lanka.
AAP · Jan 27, 2025 'Be brave': Aussies mull radical batting experiment Travis Head says Australia will consider taking the radical step of changing the batting order mid-game against Sri Lanka.
AAP · Jan 26, 2025 Khawaja would sooner walk away than stay too long Usman Khawaja never wants to be the guy who outstays his welcome at Test level, but he has no firm retirement plans ahead of the Sri Lanka series.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2025 Bigger challenges than a debut with nothing to lose await Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka The teenage prodigy who scooped his way into national consciousness on Boxing Day has a lot to prove on Australia’s upcoming tour and beyond
AAP · Jan 23, 2025 Clarke warns against Aussie cricket mass retirements With Australian cricket on the verge of a generational change, former captain Michael Clarke is urging veteran players to stagger their retirements.