In the fourth Test at Melbourne, which the Australians won by 184 runs, Sam Konstas scored his first Test century at 65 balls.
Australian batsman Sam Konstas has connected with cricket fans immediately with to his amazing scoops off Jasprit Bumrah and his encounters with the star Indian pacer during the Boxing Day Test. Steve Smith called the teenage prodigy’mad,’ stressing his explosive energy. In addition to giving his team an advantage over India, Konstas’ incredible scoops and laps off Bumrah garnered him international notice after he scored a 65-ball 60 on his Test debut during the fourth Test at Melbourne, which the Australians won by 184 runs on Monday.
“He’s crazy, really. Smith struggled to hide his grateful chuckle as he told 7Cricket, “I think he really enjoyed himself under the lid there.”
Smith may have recalled a vivacious younger version of himself who went by the nickname Smudge. However, even when fielding, the 19-year-old Konstas made an impression by conversing with Indian batters from close-in or cordon positions all the time.
Smith, who was a flurry of activity on the field, noted it.
“He was chirping. I believe Jaiswal was genuinely attempting to hit the ball at Yashasvi at one point in order to quiet him down. However, the former Australian captain acknowledged that he had contributed a lot of energy to the team.In India’s second innings, Bumrah was dismissed by edging pacer Scott Boland to Smith at slips, and Konstas was not hesitant to give him a pretty arrogant farewell.
It’s good to see him get off to such a strong start in his first Test match, and he’s brought a lot of confidence. He also said, “I believe he has a bright future.”
