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IND vs AUS: Simon Katich advises Australian batters against over aggression when facing Jasprit Bumrah

Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich has urged Australia's batters to adopt a strategic approach against India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, emphasising the importance of rotating the strike and maintaining a strong defence. Katich highlighted Bumrah's exceptional control and rarity of loose deliveries, advising against over-aggression when facing him.

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'Watched Jasprit Bumrah, spoke to KL Rahul': Sam Konstas ready for Indian challenge in Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Australia’s rookie opener Sam Konstas has devised a plan to tackle the Indian bowlers, particularly pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, as he gears up for a likely Test debut in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.

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'They're not worrying about the future': Mark Waugh on Sam Konstas replacing Nathan McSweeney in Australia squad

Australia's decision to replace Nathan McSweeney with Sam Konstas for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has drawn criticism for its apparent focus on short-term gains. The move comes after McSweeney, who was recently paired with Usman Khawaja as an opener, was axed following just three matches in the ongoing…

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'See ball, hit ball' Konstas ready for Boxing Day Test

Sam Konstas' NSW teammate and fellow Australian squad member Sean Abbott says the teenager would not be worried by the pressure of a Boxing Day Test debut.

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‘See-ball, hit-ball’: Sam Konstas to put pressure on Jasprit Bumrah in Boxing Day Test

Australia’s rookie opener has a plan to combat Indian spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, but he doesn’t want to give too much away ahead of his likely Test debut

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Dropped from Australia's Test squad, Nathan McSweeney lights up BBL with fiery 78. Watch

NEW DELHI: Days after being dropped from Australia's Test squad for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney roared back to form, firing a sizzling 78 in Brisbane Heat's thrilling last-ball win over Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League on Sunday.

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'Totally understand why Australia made this move': Michael Vaughan on squad changes ahead of fourth Test at MCG

Australia have made a significant change to their squad ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, dropping opener Nathan McSweeney and bringing in teenage sensation Sam Konstas.

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'Team will perform very well': Yusuf Pathan ahead of India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at MCG

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, former Indian all-rounder Yusuf Pathan shared his thoughts on the national team's performance so far in the series.

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Konstas won't overthink Bumrah showdown on debut

Sam Konstas says he won't be poring over vision of Jasprit Bumrah, confident he's seen enough of India's maestro before a possible debut in the Boxing Day Test.

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'Mum was in tears, I was trying not to cry': Sam Konstas reflects on emotional Test call-up

Teenage batting sensation Sam Konstas has expressed his joy and gratitude after being named in Australia’s 15-member squad for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The 19-year-old is on the verge of a historic Test debut.

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Dwarshuis hits Sixers to last-ball win in BBL

Ben Dwarshuis starred as the Sydney Sixers took 15 from Chris Green's final over, leading his side to a last-ball victory over the Thunder.

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'Quite exciting': Jason Gillespie on Sam Konstas' call-up

NEW DELHI: Jason Gillespie, a former fast bowler for Australia, said it's thrilling to call up teenage opener Sam Konstas to the Test team for the fourth and fifth Test matches against India. He encourages the hosts to include the young player in the starting lineup.

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Nathan McSweeney's omission divides opinions among Australian cricket legends

NEW DELHI: Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old opener from Australia, prepares for a possible Test debut against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day.

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'Devastated': Nathan McSweeney on being dropped from the Australian Test squad

NEW DELHI: Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from Australia's squad for the fourth Test against India on Friday, with teenager Sam Konstas getting his first call-up.

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Can Sam Konstas deliver where Nathan McSweeney couldn't?

Top-order woes force Aussies to make big changes ahead of Boxing Day Test

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'Like to throw something different at India': Australia chief selector defends changes in squad before Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India, Australian selectors have called up uncapped teenager Sam Konstas, aiming to inject a fresh dynamic into their top-order batting. Selection chair George Bailey explained the decision, emphasizing the need for a different approach to counter India’s formidable pace attack.

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Konstas earns Test call-up as Australia ponders options

National selectors have added 19-year-old batter Sam Konstas to Australia's squad for the fourth Test against India.

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Sixers' Henriques lights BBL fuse with Thunder sledge

Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has shot a barb at the Sydney Thunder ahead of the sides' first meeting this BBL summer.

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Konstas feels he's on the up as selectors mull squad

Sam Konstas believes he has already improved as a batter through this summer, as calls grow for the 19-year-old to make a Test debut against India.

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Sams blasts Thunder home as Konstas stars on debut

Daniel Sams delivered an extraordinary display of hitting to spearhead the Sydney Thunder to a thrilling two-wicket win over the Adelaide Strikers.

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Warner leans towards Konstas as Thunder opening partner

After both pushed ultimately unsuccessful cases for Test selection, Cameron Bancroft and Sam Konstas are set to jostle to partner David Warner in the BBL.

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NSW star Patterson ends long Shield century drought

NSW veteran Kurtis Patterson has scored an unbeaten 167 to lift his side to 9-463 in their Sheffield Shield first innings against Western Australia.

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Konstas helps Blues survive after wet day at SCG

Teen prodigy Sam Konstas has a chance to score his third Sheffield Shield century of the summer, after helping NSW navigate a wet day at the SCG.

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Konstas says he's ready to play Tests for Australia

Rising star Sam Konstas says wants the challenge of playing Test cricket for Australia as soon as possible, believing he is ready to debut at age 19.

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'Hopefully, one day I can face Jasprit Bumrah': Sam Konstas after scoring century against India in pink-ball warm-up match

NEW DELHI: Nineteen-year-old Australian cricketer Sam Konstas impressed with a century during a pink-ball warm-up match. Playing for the Prime Minister's XI against India, he showcased his potential against a strong bowling attack.

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