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Haddin urges Australia to send Konstas home if he is not in plan for second Test vs SL

New Delhi, Feb 2: Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has advised selectors to send 19-year-old Sam Konstas back home to play state cricket if he is not in contention for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Despite making an impressive debut against India, Konstas was left out of the playing XI for the first Test in Galle, with the side opting for the experience of Travis Head at the top of the order.

'No stress. I get it', selector reveals Konstas' response to axing for first Test vs SL

Galle, Jan 29: Nineteen-year-old Australian cricket prodigy Sam Konstas displayed composure and professionalism after being left out of the playing XI for the opening Test against Sri Lanka, according to selector Tony Dodemaide, who reassured that Konstas remains a crucial part of Australia's plans for the future and revealed the youngster's classy response to being dropped for the opener.

Ponting wants Australia to stick with Konstas during Sri Lanka tour

Melbourne, January 24: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting warned the Australian selectors that they should play young opener Sam Konstas during the team's Test series against Sri Lanka at Galle and avoid changing the batting order so that they can invest more in the 19-year-old's Test career.

The way Konstas took risks and executed them was amazing: McSweeney

New Delhi, Jan 15: Australia batter Nathan McSweeney said he was happy to see Sam Konstas take risks and execute them during a memorable Test debut in the Boxing Day match against India, after the duo formed a good bond during the 'A' team series ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Sam Konstas will learn a lot from the games he's played so far, says Ricky Ponting

New Delhi, Jan 9: Australia batting great Ricky Ponting believes young Sam Konstas has a long way to go if he is to cement his place as a Test opener, and added that playing two matches against India would have given him a lot of learnings. Konstas made 113 in his first two Tests against India, averaging 28.25 and enthralling everyone with a rollicking 60 off 65 balls on debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Pat Cummins defends Sam Konstas' approach amid criticism

Sydney, January 5: Australia captain Pat Cummins has come to the defence of Sam Konstas following recent scrutiny of his on-field conduct during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. In the post-match press conference, Cummins discussed the role of the ICC and match officials in setting the rules and the standard for conduct, making it clear that the team respected those decisions, even if they did not always agree with them.