Konstas managed scores of just 25 and zero during Australia's victory over the West Indies in the second Test in Grenada and has failed to make it past 30 since an impressive half-century on debut against India at the MCG at the end of last year.
Right-hand batter Steve Smith returned to the line-up as the Australian side announced their playing XI for the second Test against West Indies, which will be played from July 3 to 8.
West Indies captain Roston Chase launched a scathing tirade and doubled down on the criticism of umpiring decisions that went against them during the 159-run defeat against Australia in the opening Test. According to Chase, the "questionable calls" hampered his side and turned out to be a "b
Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith is set to rejoin the squad in Barbados and had a crack in the nets as he strives to prove his fitness ahead of the second Test against the West Indies.
Australia captain Pat Cummins was all in praise of "special" Josh Hazlewood, who ripped through the West Indies batting unit in what turned out to be a "great" Test, ending with the Baggy Greens cruising to a 159-run triumph with consummate ease at Kensington Oval.
Aussie skipper felt Cameron Green is a long-term option for no. 3 slot, and he has been hitting the ball really well. West Indies and Australia have announced that they are playing XIs for the opening Test in Barbados.
The hosts have handed Brandon King a debut on the back of some good white-ball form, while hard-hitting batter Shai Hope returns for his first Test appearance since 2021 and will keep wickets and bat at No.6.
West Indies, who denied Australia an easy series win at home last year, ended it in a draw by leaving them eight runs short of a chase of 216 runs. Shamar was the star of the show, taking 7/68, including a wicket of Steve Smith in the series. He ended the tour with a total of 13 wickets in t
The first Test of the three-match series will be held in Barbados. It will mark the start of Australia's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle after its loss to South Africa in the final of the 2023-25 WTC cycle.
For Australia's young swashbuckler Sam Konstas the biggest challenge wasn't the batting aspect in his early taste of Test cricket, but keeping his emotion in check while playing in front of a jam-packed crowd at the MCG against India.
Australia unveiled its squad for the three away Tests against the West Indies, with some prominent changes compared to the one that was selected for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Australia have been hit with a setback ahead of their upcoming three-match Test series against the West Indies, as fast bowler Brendan Doggett has been ruled out due to a minor hip injury, according to the official website of ICC.