Meet Sam Konstas, the teenager set to become Australia's youngest ever Test opener
Sam Konstas will replace Nathan McSweeney in the fourth Test of the ongoing five-match series against India. The 19-year-old is set to become the youngest-ever Australian opener when he makes his debut on Thursday.
Who is Sam Konstas
Sam Konstas represented Australia U19 in the World Cup and played a key role in the team's championship run, scoring scoring 191 runs in seven innings at an average of 27.28, including a century.
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Konstas was selected for Australia A in their series against India A in October-November. In the second unofficial Test, he played a crucial role with an unbeaten 73 in the second innings, helping secure a victory for his team.
The opener also featured for the Prime Minister’s XI in the pink-ball warm-up match against India at Manuka Oval. He scored a blistering 107 off 97 balls, including 14 fours and a six, against a an Indian bowling attack featuring Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja. This performance further solidified his reputation as a rising star in Australian cricket.
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