IND vs AUS: Nineteen-year-old Sam Konstas from Australia caused such a commotion in his first test match that it is being talked about everywhere. konstas scored 60 runs off 65 balls against India, hitting six fours and two sixes in the process.
In addition to this, Constas hit 18 runs in a single over bowled by Jasprit Bumrah while batting. At present, Bumrah is regarded as the top fast bowler globally, yet Constas approached Bumrah in his first test match without any apprehension.
An error
Sam Konstas’s sibling recounted how a single error by their father rendered Konstas a formidable player against the Pacers. Konstas had a Test cricket debut that will be remembered for years to come. In his initial game, he boldly confronted the Indian pace attack, scored a fifty, and showed no hesitation in responding to Virat Kohli during the match.
Billy, Konstas’ brother, works as a physiotherapist. He disclosed how his father’s error aided his younger brother in coping with fast bowling from a young age. Billy shared with ‘Fox Cricket’, ‘When we were kids, the first time dad brought us to the ‘bowling machine’, he set it to 90 mph thinking it was 90 kilometers.’ 90 mph translates to a velocity of roughly 145 kmph.
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He mentioned, ‘Dad turned on the machine and struck the ball directly. I believe it has consistently been his aspiration since he was five or six years old. “It’s akin to a dream realized for the entire family, and I express gratitude to God.” Billy mentioned, “I work as a physiotherapist.’I inquired how many runs he will score tomorrow. He said to me, Don’t be concerned, I will make some runs.He appeared quite composed.”
Though Konstas appeared at ease on the field, his family felt quite anxious.