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No Smith, no Head, Usman Khawaja backs this player to be his opening partner

No Smith, no Head, Usman Khawaja backs this player to be his opening partner

With the rumours surrounding the Australia think tank considering Travis Head to open the innings, Usman Khawaja backed Sam Konstas to be his batting partner. Speaking about how long his Test career, Usman Khawaja stated that he wants to keep playing as long as he can

27 January,2025 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ricky Ponting wants Australia to stick with Sam Konstas during Sri Lanka tour

Ricky Ponting wants Australia to stick with Sam Konstas during Sri Lanka tour

Ricky Ponting also said that the move to lead Travis Head to open the innings for the side will be suitable for the left-hander as he will smash the speedsters before the spin attack comes in. But at the same time, it is important to give Sam Konstas the required experience so that he can be a long-term opening batsman

25 January,2025 03:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Selfie-seeking fan crashes car in hopes of snapping a photo with Sam Konstas

Selfie-seeking fan crashes car in hopes of snapping a photo with Sam Konstas

Konstas’ audacity to take on India’s formidable quicks, including the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, was a thrilling spectacle for spectators

16 January,2025 01:23 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent
George Bailey feels this Australian star could open the innings in Sri Lanka

George Bailey feels this Australian star could open the innings in Sri Lanka

"Trav's an option (to open). We've got a number of options and there's been a few preliminary discussions around where that may land, and that may depend on the makeup of that first XI," George Bailey told cricket.com.au

10 January,2025 11:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Drama Down Under

Drama Down Under

As the 3-1 scoreline in favour of the hosts does not do justice to how competitive the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was, here are some heated on-field moments to prove that both teams did not give an inch

09 January,2025 06:39 AM IST | Melbourne | Anuj Prabhu
Konstas finds personal connection to 'Pink Test' after losing family to cancer

Konstas finds personal connection to 'Pink Test' after losing family to cancer

Konstas was involved in a heated exchange with India captain Jasprit Bumrah during the fifth Test here but the 19-year-old said he remains unfazed by the incident

07 January,2025 08:13 AM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent
Tempers ignite as Bumrah dismisses Khawaja following Konstas' provocation: WATCH

Tempers ignite as Bumrah dismisses Khawaja following Konstas' provocation: WATCH

The drama unfolded on the penultimate delivery of the day when Khawaja took a little longer than usual to settle at the striker’s end, disturbing Bumrah's rhythm

03 January,2025 02:19 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent
Konstas is going to be a long term player for Australia, says Border

Konstas is going to be a long term player for Australia, says Border

Konstas scored 60 off 65 balls on debut at the MCG and scooped Bumrah for fun in the first innings leaving everyone enthralled

03 January,2025 08:07 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Kohli, Bumrah's pictures alongside Sam Konstas' brothers goes viral

Kohli, Bumrah's pictures alongside Sam Konstas' brothers goes viral

Recently, the pictures of Indian stars Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah along with Sam Konstas' brother went viral on social media platforms. Sam Konstas who came in as a replacement for Nathan McSweeney showed promising signs in the first essay of the fourth Test

01 January,2025 05:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
David Warner urges seniors to follow Konstas' mindset against India

David Warner urges seniors to follow Konstas' mindset against India

David Warner stated that if players like Steve Smith had experimented with various approaches, it should not take a newcomer's boldness to shift the momentum. Jasprit Bumrah has claimed 30 wickets with an average of 12.83 in the ongoing series. It also includes nine wickets in the Melbourne Test

31 December,2024 05:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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