Cricket Australia has officially unveiled the Australia A squads for their upcoming tour of India in 2025, with teenage prodigy Sam Konstas cutting the red-ball leg. The tour, aimed at preparing talent for future international assignments — including the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy — comprises two four-day matches and three one-day games, to be played across […]

Veteran Australian batter Usman Khawaja is hopeful that he has more to contribute and sees a key role for himself in helping nurture young Sam Konstas on his return to Test cricket against the West Indies as well. However, Khawaja scored a career-best double-century earlier this year against Sri Lanka, but he faced twin failures […]

Young and talented batter Sam Konstas made headlines recently with his stunning form, and he made his mark in Test cricket. He also shared his views on his debut as well. “It was my first few Test matches, and the emotions probably got to me with the crowd,” Konstas told reporters in Barbados, reflecting on […]

In a significant shake-up to Australia’s Test setup, Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from the playing XI for the upcoming first Test against the West Indies, while senior batter Steve Smith has been ruled out due to injury. Chief selector George Bailey confirmed that 19-year-old Sam Konstas and wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will replace the duo […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that significant changes might be seen in the Australian batting lineup after the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final as well. He also opined on Usman Khawaja’s poor show against Jasprit Bumrah in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25, where he also got out similarly in […]

Australia have named a formidable 15-member squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023–25 final against South Africa, set to be played at Lord’s from June 11. The squad features the return of three key players—skipper Pat Cummins, pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood, and all-rounder Cameron Green—who are all making their comebacks after injury layoffs. Green, […]

Star Australian batter Sam Konstas has said that he got ‘caught in the moment’ during his stunning Test debut against India, as he returned to Shield cricket on Saturday. However, he stunned the cricketing world with an aggressive 60 against a strong Indian attack, including Jasprit Bumrah. However, after scoring just 53 runs across his […]

Sam Konstas has emerged as the new star of Australian cricket. After his impressive Test debut in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against India, the 19-year-old is currently plying his trade in the Big Bash League, representing Sydney Thunders. Amid his participation in the T20 competition, a hilarious video featuring Konstas has gone viral on social […]

Star Australia batter Steve Smith has shared his views on Sam Konstas’ risky and audacious shots in his Test career so far. He also added that he had seen Konstas play both ways (conventional and unorthodox) and asked the youngster to play how he wanted to as well. Notably, Konstas made his Test debut in […]

Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has expressed mixed feelings about Australia’s young batting debutant Sam Konstas and his potential in Test cricket. The 19-year-old showed glimpses of brilliance during his debut series against India, scoring 60, 8, 23, and 22 in two matches. However, Harmison believes Konstas’ unrefined defensive technique could limit his success […]