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Australia Rookie Sam Konstas' Blunt Jasprit Bumrah Declaration, Says "I Do Have A Plan"

Few years ago, Christmas Eve meant playing backyard cricket with his brother. But now, 19-year-old Australian Sam Konstas is devising plans to tackle the world's most destructive fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the Boxing Day Test against India. The five-match series is evenly poised at 1-1. "I do have a plan for Bumrah but I am not going to tell what it is. Trying to put pressure back on bowlers," Konstas told reporters on Monday, three days before his much-anticipated Test debut.

"Few Plans Against Those...": Australia Teenager's Warning For Indian Bowlers Ahead Of 4th Test

Young Australian opener Sam Konstas cannot wait to take on the Indian bowlers in the Boxing Day Test and says he already has a "few plans" for Jasprit Bumarh and Co if he gets the nod in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar series in Melbourne. Teenage sensation Konstas was handed a maiden call-up as Australia dropped rookie opener Nathan McSweeney for the final two Tests against India. Konstas' inclusion follows a series of disappointing performances from the Australian top-order in the first three Tests, especially McSweeney.

"What An Occasion To Make Debut": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Test

The Australian 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas gears up for a potential Test debut in the iconic Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His call-up, hailed as an “exciting” opportunity by cricket legend Mike Hussey, comes at the expense of Nathan McSweeney, who has been dropped after just three Tests—a decision that has sparked mixed reactions from players and pundits alike. McSweeney's omission follows a string of underwhelming performances since his debut last month, where he failed to surpass 10 runs in five out of six innings.

"Quite Exciting": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Tests

Former Australia fast-bowler Jason Gillespie said giving teenaged opener Sam Konstas a call-up to the Test team for fourth and fifth Tests against India is quite exciting and wants the hosts' to get the youngster in the playing eleven. If selected for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne starting on December 26, Konstas would become the fourth-youngest men's Test debutant in Australia's history and the youngest player to enter the longer format since current captain Pat Cummins debuted in 2011.

Australia Star's First Reaction Revealed After Exclusion From Remaining India Tests

Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey revealed on Friday that he had "deliberated a lot" before deciding to drop opener Nathan McSweeney for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a decision based on how the series had unfolded. Teenage sensation Sam Konstas received his maiden call-up following a string of disappointing performances from the Australian top order in the first three Tests, particularly from McSweeney.

Star Batter Dropped As Australia Make Plethora Of Changes In Squad For Last 2 Tests vs India

The Australian cricket team has made multiple changes in its squad for the 4th and the 5th Test against India - in Melbourne and Sydney respectively. One of the casualties of the changes that have been made was opening batter Nathan McSweeney who was touted to be the long-term replacement for retired David Warner. The man replacing him is 19-year-old Sam Konstas who impressed many with his century in the Prime Minister's XI practice game against Team India in Canberra before the pink-ball Test.

Australian Star Keen To Face Jasprit Bumrah, Throws Down Challenge In Subtle Manner

The Indian team got the better of Australia's Prime Minister XI as the two sides squared off in the pink-ball warm-up game in Canberra. While Rohit Sharma's men kept the upper hand throughout the fixture, Australia's Sam Konstas showcased his talent with a brilliant hundred in the match. However, Konstas didn't get the opportunity to face India's marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested from the day-night practice game. Konstas has now expressed his desire to face Bumrah in a match, while expressing confidence in his own batting abilities.

Ex-Australian Skipper Tim Paine Identifies Sam Konstas As Long-Term Replacement For Usman Khawaja

Former Australian skipper Tim Paine picked up young batting star Sam Konstas as a replacement for opening batter Usman Khawaja in Tests if the veteran hung up his boots. Paine was speaking on SEN as Konstas participated in the two-match unofficial Test series against India A. Konstas first taste of major success was securing the ICC U19 World Cup title win with Australia this year. In the tournament, Konstas scored 191 runs in seven innings at an average of 27.28, including a century.

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Australia Rookie Sam Konstas' Blunt Jasprit Bumrah Declaration, Says "I Do Have A Plan"

"Few Plans Against Those...": Australia Teenager's Warning For Indian Bowlers Ahead Of 4th Test

"What An Occasion To Make Debut": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Test

"Quite Exciting": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Tests

Australia Star's First Reaction Revealed After Exclusion From Remaining India Tests

Star Batter Dropped As Australia Make Plethora Of Changes In Squad For Last 2 Tests vs India

Australian Star Keen To Face Jasprit Bumrah, Throws Down Challenge In Subtle Manner

Ex-Australian Skipper Tim Paine Identifies Sam Konstas As Long-Term Replacement For Usman Khawaja