Australia, Sam Konstas

Sam Konstas played a role for Australia. So why is he copping heat for it?
Some of the reactions to Sam Konstas’ first two Tests have revealed once again how a worryingly large chunk of Australian sport doesn’t know how to act when they see something that challenges their sensibilities.
The making of Australia’s fiery teenage sensation Sam Konstas
Eleven balls and one ramp shot. That was all it took for Sam Konstas to announce himself as one of the boldest Test cricketers in the world today.
"There Was No Need": Australia Great Slams Sam Konstas Over Jasprit Bumrah Incident
Australia batter Sam Konstas was involved in a heated incident with India stand-in captain and pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 of the 5th Test in Sydney on Friday. For the unversed, Bumrah was not happy with Usman Khawaja taking extra time to take his guard.
‘That boy will play for Australia’: Sam Konstas’ junior club saw all this coming
The good people at the Kingsgrove Cricket Club, where Sam Konstas emerged as a junior, are as shocked as anyone by the steep ascent of his career. But they’re not surprised.
Australia coach opines ICC endorsed India's ‘intimidation’ of Sam Konstas at Sydney: ‘the benchmark we're playing’
Australia coach Andrew McDonald appeared concerned about Sam Konstas who was angrily rounded up by Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna and the entire Indian cricket team following Usman Khwaja's dismissal on DAY 1 of Sydney Test.
India coach says Australians 'can't be that soft' over Konstas sledging
Indian coach Gautam Gambhir does not pull any punches speaking to reporters after seeing his side go down 3-1 to lose the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.
Coach accuses India of 'intimidation' towards Konstas
Australia coach Andrew McDonald says he checked on teenager Sam Konstas' welfare, claiming India tried to intimidate him with their day-one celebration.
'Intimidating': Australia Coach Says He Had To Check If Sam Konstas Was ‘Okay’ After India’s Celebrations
Australian head coach Andrew McDonald labeled India’s on-the-face celebrations against Sam Konstas on Friday (January 3) ‘quite intimidating’, saying he had to check on the 19-year-old if he was fine and ‘in the right head space’ to bat on Saturday.
Konstas, Webster and Boland, the unusual suspects in Australia's moment of glory
After Boland's six-for, Konstas' early charge and Webster's assuredness took Australia over the line on a lively Sydney ...
‘It was my fault’: Sam Konstas accepts mistake in riling up Jasprit Bumrah, resulting in Usman Khawaja's wicket
Sam Konstas accepted his fault in riling up Jasprit Bumrah on Day 2 of the fifth Test in Sydney, which resulted in a charged-up Bumrah dismissing Usman Khawaja.
Sam Konstas Needs To Save Fireworks For Batting Not Sledging
Sam Konstas isn't backward in coming forward as his stunning debut at Melbourne proved. The teenager's Sydney sledging has ...
Indian coach Gautam Gambhir accuses Australia of being ‘soft’ in response to claims Sam Konstas was intimidated
Indian coach Gautam Gambhir has accused Australia of being “soft” in an explosive fallout to the dramatic Border-Gavaskar ...
Konstas had no right, no business talking to Bumrah: Gambhir
McDonald, Australia's coach, had voiced concerns over the on-field spat between Konstas and India’s captain, Jasprit Bumrah, ...
India veteran Kohli fined for bumping shoulders with Australia teen opener Konstas in Melbourne
Former India captain Virat Kohli was fined 20% of his match fee after bumping shoulders with Australia’s Sam Konstas in a ...
Watch: ‘He’s riled them’ – Bumrah and Konstas stare-down ignites Australia vs India decider
A spicy series took another twist on day one of the final Test as India captain Jasprit Bumrah was involved in a heated ...
‘Want to put him in his place’: Cummins fires back at Konstas critics after fiery Test introduction
Konstas’ approach to batting was also called into question. He dazzled on debut in the Boxing Day Test but threw his wicket ...