Playing on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Konstas made headlines with a 52-ball fifty. He was in good form for the hosts having become the youngest opener for Australia in Test history. 

BGT 2024/25: Ravi Shastri in awe of Aussie debutant Sam Konstas, says 'he tore that MCC coaching manual'

Konstas also whacked Bumrah for a six to long-on in the 11th over, completing his second maximum against Bumrah and becoming only the second batter after Jos Buttler to do so.

BGT: ‘I tried putting pressure and it paid off,’ Sam Konstas on facing Bumrah

BGT 2024-25 | Virat Kohli accidentally bumped into me, stated debutant Sam Konstas after a huge drama unfolded on Day 1 of the MCG Test in Melbourne.

Virat Kohli accidentally bumped into me: Sam Konstas after drama on Day 1 of MCG Test

BGT: Virat Kohli has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for altercation with Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, Melbourne.

BGT: Virat Kohli fined 20 per cent of match fee, handed 1 demerit point for Sam Konstas altercation

Khawaja and the umpires intervened to separate them, with the commentators expressing concern about Kohli facing a potential punishment for this uncalled-for mid-pitch instance.

BGT – Kohli on ICC's radar for confrontation with Konstas on day one at MCG

Sam Konstas broke several records during his maiden international outing for Australia and against Bumrah. He hit six fours and two sixes on his Test debut. 

BGT– Konstas hits Bumrah for a six off reverse-sweep on debut – WATCH

Konstas, despite playing only 11 First Class games, has hit the limelight with his aggressive style of play. He has scored 718 runs in these 11 games at an average of 42 with three fifties and two hundreds.



BGT 2024-25: 'There’s a level of naivety,' Aussie skipper Pat Cummins on teen Sam Konstas ahead of MCG Test

Australia received a massive boost for the Boxing Day Test against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after Travis Head was declared fit to play. Cricket Australia management announced on Christmas Day that Head will be available for selection despite complaining of quad strain after the Gabba Test.

BGT 2024/25: Travis Head declared fit for Boxing Day Test as Australia announce Playing XI; Konstas to debut

Cricket Australia management announced on Christmas Day that Travis Head will be available for selection despite complaining of a quad strain after the Gabba Test. As reported by WION on Tuesday, Sam Konstas will also make his debut for Australia in the traditional MCG contest, which drops curtains on the Test calendar



Australia skipper Pat Cummins has backed teen batter Sam Konstas to 'have fun' ahead of his upcoming debut in the Boxing day Test in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Sam Konstas’ debut for the Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne as the hosts prepare for redemption against India.

BGT 2024/25: Head coach Andrew McDonald confirms Sam Konstas debut for Boxing Day Test; Travis Head uncertain

Speaking on Christmas Eve, Andrew McDonald confirmed the inclusion of the New South Wales batter Sam Konstas who was drafted in as a replacement for Nathan McSweeney. On the other hand, Travis Head’s inclusion is subject to fitness tests with his inclusion uncertain for the traditional Test match in Melbourne.



The highly-touted 19-year-old Sam Konstas has replaced McSweeney in the squad after a string of good scores and recommendations from many former cricketers.



BGT 2024-25: 'Unfortunately wasn't able...,' Aussie opener Nathan McSweeney opens up on Test squad axing

Australia opener Nathan McSweeney hqw said he'll wait for the next opportunity after being dropped from the Test squad for the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Series.

Australia won just one of the first three Tests at the Adelaide Oval, losing the series opener in Perth, with the rain playing spoilsport at the Gabba in Brisbane.



BGT – ‘We made a mistake picking him,’ Michael Clarke bashes Australian selectors over changes in squad

According to several media reports in Australia, Nathan McSweeney’s performance has not impressed the selectors in the ongoing Boder-Gavaskar Trophy, with Sam Konstas in the frame for a spot in the Playing XI. The Boxing Day Test is set to start on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). India has had an impressive record at the venue.



BGT 2024/25: Nathan McSweeney axed from Boxing Day Test; Sam Konstas roped in for Australia

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has come down hard on the selectors over changes in the squad for the remaining two BGT Tests against India. George Bailey-led selection committee made a massive call by dropping makeshift opener Nathan McSweeney while bringing in uncapped opener Sam Konstas.

Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from Australia’s Playing XI for the Boxing Day Test as the Aussies look to avoid another humiliation against India at the venue.

The squad announcement for the fourth Test could come Friday (Dec 20).



BGT: Sam Konstas knocks on selector's doors as MCG Test squad announcement looms

Rookie Australian opener Sam Konstas says he feels confident about sitting in a better position to press a case for his maiden Australia Test call-up for the remaining two matches against India.

Former Australia greats Michael Hussey and Adam Gilchrist expressed their reservations over the hosts’ squad selection criteria for the first Test against India in Perth starting November 22.

BGT: Australia's squad selection criteria for Perth Test baffles Hussey, Gilchrist

Teenager Sam Konstas fired a reminder to selectors on Saturday with a gritty unbeaten 73 as two of his rivals to open for Australia in the first of five Tests against India were out for golden ducks.

Sam Konstas fires reminder to selectors with match-winning 73 against India A as BGT squad announcement looms

Australia batter Marcus Harris leads the race to open against India in the first Test in Perth starting November 22. The left-handed opener pressed his case for a Test return following his gritty 74 (for Australia A) against India A on day two of the second unofficial Test at the MCG.

AUS A vs IND A: Marcus Harris leads race to open against India in Perth Test after gritty 74 at MCG

As Australia gears up for the home Tests against India starting November 22 in Perth, head coach Andrew McDonald has hinted at including uncapped opener Sam Konstas in the squad for the Border-Gavaskar series.

BGT: Sam Konstas in line for Test debut against India, hints Australia head coach Andrew McDonald

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BGT 2024/25: Ravi Shastri in awe of Aussie debutant Sam Konstas, says 'he tore that MCC coaching manual'

BGT: ‘I tried putting pressure and it paid off,’ Sam Konstas on facing Bumrah

Virat Kohli accidentally bumped into me: Sam Konstas after drama on Day 1 of MCG Test

BGT: Virat Kohli fined 20 per cent of match fee, handed 1 demerit point for Sam Konstas altercation

BGT – Kohli on ICC's radar for confrontation with Konstas on day one at MCG

BGT– Konstas hits Bumrah for a six off reverse-sweep on debut – WATCH

BGT 2024-25: 'There’s a level of naivety,' Aussie skipper Pat Cummins on teen Sam Konstas ahead of MCG Test

BGT 2024/25: Travis Head declared fit for Boxing Day Test as Australia announce Playing XI; Konstas to debut

BGT 2024/25: Travis Head declared fit for Boxing Day Test as Australia announce Playing XI; Konstas to debut

BGT 2024-25: 'There’s a level of naivety,' Aussie skipper Pat Cummins on teen Sam Konstas ahead of MCG Test

BGT 2024/25: Head coach Andrew McDonald confirms Sam Konstas debut for Boxing Day Test; Travis Head uncertain

BGT 2024/25: Head coach Andrew McDonald confirms Sam Konstas debut for Boxing Day Test; Travis Head uncertain

BGT 2024-25: 'Unfortunately wasn't able...,' Aussie opener Nathan McSweeney opens up on Test squad axing

BGT 2024-25: 'Unfortunately wasn't able...,' Aussie opener Nathan McSweeney opens up on Test squad axing

BGT – ‘We made a mistake picking him,’ Michael Clarke bashes Australian selectors over changes in squad

BGT 2024/25: Nathan McSweeney axed from Boxing Day Test; Sam Konstas roped in for Australia

BGT – ‘We made a mistake picking him,’ Michael Clarke bashes Australian selectors over changes in squad

BGT 2024/25: Nathan McSweeney axed from Boxing Day Test; Sam Konstas roped in for Australia

BGT: Sam Konstas knocks on selector's doors as MCG Test squad announcement looms

BGT: Sam Konstas knocks on selector's doors as MCG Test squad announcement looms

BGT: Australia's squad selection criteria for Perth Test baffles Hussey, Gilchrist

Sam Konstas fires reminder to selectors with match-winning 73 against India A as BGT squad announcement looms

AUS A vs IND A: Marcus Harris leads race to open against India in Perth Test after gritty 74 at MCG

BGT: Sam Konstas in line for Test debut against India, hints Australia head coach Andrew McDonald