Former cricketer and head coach Justin Langer revealed the conversation he had with KL Rahul about Sam Konstas going all guns blazing against India on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Former head coach Ravi Shastri saw shades of iconic opener Virender Sehwag when he caught a glimpse of Australia Test debutant Sam Konstas toying with the Indian pace attack on the opening day of the Boxing Day match at the MCG.
Australia debutant Sam Konstas reflected on his heated exchange with the India batter Virat Kohli during the Boxing Day Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy and said that the emotions got to both of them.
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Thursday reflected on Virat Kohli's heated exchange with Aussie debutant Sam Konstas at the Boxing Day Test and said that the India batter "instigated that confrontation".
Konstas set the landmark of becoming the second youngest player to score a half-century for Australia in Test cricket. At the age of 19 years and 85 days, Konstas smashed his maiden international fifty at MCG.
Konstas became the fourth youngest Test debutant for Australia on Thursday as he received his baggy green cap from former Aussie skipper Mark Taylor at the age of 19 years and 85 days.
India started the series on a high note with a massive 295-run victory over Australia. However, the visitors conceded a 10-wicket defeat against Australia in the Adelaide Test after a disappointing performance. The Gabba Test ended in a draw after rain played a spoilsport in Brisbane, a game
Jaiswal impressed with a remarkable 161 off 297 deliveries in the second innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. However, since then, the 22-year-old has failed to make a mark, frequently registering ducks or single-digit scores. He has particularly struggled against ace pacer Mitche
Ahead of the Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, India skipper Rohit Sharma heaped praise on talisman pacer Jasprit Bumrah for being confident with his skill set.
India skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday backed young batter Shubman Gill amid his poor form in Test cricket and said that they don't want to complicate too many things with the 25-year-old.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Tuesday provided a fitness update on all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and said that the 33-year-old is "fully fit" and will be "available to bowl" in the upcoming Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.