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'No regrets': Sam Konstas on shoulder bump with Virat Kohli - Watch

NEW DELHI: Australian batting star Sam Konstas revealed that he has "no regrets" over the shoulder-bumping incident he had with India's top batsman Virat Kohli during the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Konstas was chatting with 7News Melbourne, an Australian broadcaster.

The Times of India

Handscomb comes to Stars' rescue for BBL finals

Former Australian Test player Peter Handscomb will replace Beau Webster on the Melbourne Stars' Big Bash League finals push.

AAP

World Cup-winning youngsters make mark on BBL

The tail-end of the Big Bash League has provided a platform for some of the heroes of Australia's under-19 World Cup win to thrive.

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Relax, Australia: confected outrage about Sam Konstas hides the real issue

The energy expended on my ‘Ashes war of words’ would be better directed at the fight for the future of Test cricket

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Warner leans towards Head not Konstas to open in SL

Legendary Test opener David Warner has thrown his support behind Travis Head starting at the top of the order instead of Sam Konstas on the tour of Sri Lanka.

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Konstas promises signed merch for fan who crashed car

Sam Konstas says he'll sign merchandise for the punter who accidentally crashed his four-wheel drive in an ill-fated attempt to meet the teen cricket star.

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BBL won't force Thunder to bigger ground in finals

The Sydney Thunder's home ground is much smaller than the SCG across town, but the BBL will resist the temptation to shift any home final away.

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'He brings eyeballs to the game': Adam Gilchrist, Michael Vaughan rate Virat Kohli's performance in Australia

NEW DELHI: In the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Virat Kohli's performance was below his usual standards. He struggled to convert starts into substantial innings, a stark contrast to his reputation as a reliable run-scorer in high-stakes series.

The Times of India

Sam Konstas will keep sticking to his guns in Sri Lanka

Sam Konstas has not yet heard from selectors about their top-order plans for the tour of Sri Lanka but will remain his confident self if given another chance.

AAP

Thunder into BBL finals after Konstas hits half-century

Teen sensation Sam Konstas was in the runs as the Sydney Thunder punched their ticket to the Big Bash League finals by defeating the Perth Scorchers.

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The last Big Thing: why next men’s Ashes may be the longest form’s long goodbye

The red-ball series against Australia, 10 Test-starved months from now, lurks potently – and with good reason

The Guardian - UK

Steve Smith ready to mentor young guns on Sri Lanka tour

NEW DELHI: Steven Smith's return to captaincy for Australia's Sri Lanka tour presents an opportunity for him to share his sub-continental expertise with the team's emerging players.

The Times of India

Stand-in skipper Smith won't complicate it for Konstas

Steve Smith is keen to help Australia's next generation of batters flourish in all conditions, but says ultimately they'll teach themselves.

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'Virat Kohli should have been banned for what he did to Sam Konstas': Former England seamer Steve Harmison

NEW DELHI: Former England pacer Steve Harmison has criticised Virat Kohli for his on-field altercation with debutant Sam Konstas during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, stating that the star Indian player should have been banned for his actions.

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Australia announce Steve Smith-led Test squad for tour of Sri Lanka

Steve Smith will lead Australia in the two-Test series on the tour of Sri Lanka, with Pat Cummins on paternity leave and also recovering from an ankle injury.

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Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka

Nathan McSweeney was axed after three Tests, now he is back in Australia's squad with some strong words of endorsement from chief selector George Bailey.

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Rain washes out Thunder's BBL clash with Hurricanes

The BBL clash between the Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes has been abandoned without a ball being bowled.

The Times of India

'A lovely person': Sam Konstas reveals details of chat with Virat Kohli after 'shoulder-bump' incident

NEW DELHI: Young Australian batter Sam Konstas opened up about his ‘shoulder bump’ encounter with Indian star Virat Kohli during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Reflecting on the intense showdown and a post-match conversation, the 19-year-old described Kohli as "down to earth" and expressed his admiration…

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'Disgraceful act': Sam Konstas' mentor on Virat Kohli's shoulder bump

NEW DELHI: New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd didn't mince words while addressing the incident of the on-field confrontation between India star Virat Kohli and Aussie opener Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

The Times of India

'Never seen Jasprit Bumrah react like that': Former Australian pacer surprised by aggression towards Sam Konstas

NEW DELHI: Former Australian pacer Damien Fleming expressed surprise over Jasprit Bumrah's aggressive response to Sam Konstas during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Fleming noted that Bumrah's reaction seemed to inspire his teammates before Usman Khawaja was dismissed off the last ball of Day 1.

The Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar on Virat Kohli: Crowd responses create extra pressure on team

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar shared his thoughts on the bumping incident between Australia’s young talent Sam Konstas and India’s star player Virat Kohli, calling it "simply not cricket."

The Times of India

'I don't think I was in it at all': Matt Renshaw reflects on his chances to replace David Warner in Australian Test squad

Australian Test cricketer Matt Renshaw recently discussed his prospects of replacing retired opener David Warner. Renshaw's comments came after the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar series against India, which Australia lost 3-1.

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Test players prepare for BBL, but no Head, Lyon, Boland

Cricket Australia has confirmed which of its Test players will suit up in the Big Bash League this summer.

The Times of India

'Sam Konstas is not a two-Test wonder'

The astrological analysis of Australia's latest Test player Sam Konstas by Greenstone Lobo on 'StarPlay: Cricket Astrology' indicates that the opening batter can go on to become one of the greats of Australian cricket.

The Times of India

'Taking it a little bit too far': Brad Hogg criticises Australian coach over remarks on India's 'intimidation' of Sam Konstas

NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg has expressed his disapproval of Australia head coach Andrew McDonald's comments on Team India's alleged "intimidating" behavior towards rookie opener Sam Konstas during the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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