Imagine a 19-year-old kid coming in and stamping his authority against top-grade bowlers , and that’s exactly what teenager Sam Konstas did against India’s bowling lineup in the pink-ball practice match. Playing for the Prime Minister’s XI, he anchored the innings despite wickets tumbling at the other end. Defying all odds, he scored a well-deserved century. Now, all eyes are on the Australian selectors, who are surely eyeing this champion opener, especially since the Australian team has been struggling with their opening pair. Amidst all this, Konstas’ century is seen as a hopeful sign for Australia’s future. But who is Sam Konstas, the important man of the PM XI against India’s top-grade bowlers?
Who is Sam Konstas
Konstas, 19, who plays for New South Wales, came into the limelight after scoring twin centuries against South Australia in the first match of the Sheffield Shield , Australia’s domestic tournament, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat since the legendary Ricky Ponting in 1993.
Playing only his fifth first-class match, he has now been included in discussions for upcoming Test matches. The Australian team, having tried many openers recently without success, is now hopeful that Konstas can step up and bat at a higher level.