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Teen Konstas to open for Australia in Boxing Day India Test

France24.com (en) 

Konstas was called up after selectors dumped Nathan McSweeney after just three Tests, with the 19-year-old tasked with fending off Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah alongside an under-performing Usman Khawaja. "He'll play Boxing Day," McDonald told reporters, referring to the teenager as "composed, relaxed". "We have said from the get-go, leading into this summer, that we wouldn't shy away and age was no barrier. "What he's shown is an array of shots and an ability to put pressure back on his opponents and he gets his opportunity. Читать дальше...

IND vs AUS: Sam Konstas to debut, Travis Head an injury doubt

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Sam Konstas is set to become the 468th Australian men's Test player during the Boxing Day match against India, making his debut at 19 years old. Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed his selection but also mentioned a fitness concern for star batter Travis Head, who has a quad strain. Scott Boland is expected to replace Josh Hazlewood.

Bengal women script cricket history with landmark victory!

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Bengal's women's team set a new record in List-A cricket by successfully chasing 390 runs against Haryana in the Senior Women's Trophy 2024. Tanusree Sarkar played a pivotal role with 113 off 83. Despite Haryana's Shafali Verma's 197 off 115, Bengal reached the target with Priyanka Bala's 88 not out, securing a semifinal berth.