Australian captain Pat Cummins defends young opener Sam Konstas after the teenager faced criticism for his on-field conduct and batting during the Sydney Test.
Sam Konstas of Australia interacts with the crowd during day two of the Fifth Men's Test Match in the series between Australia and India . Australia n skipper Pat Cummins has defended teen sensation Sam Konstas after the opener came in for criticism during the Sydney Test.Konstas, 19, was involved in a heated confrontation with India n captain Jasprit Bumrah at the close of day one at the SCG as the Australia ns attempted to delay play and prevent an additional over being bowled.
from former players like Mark Waugh that the 19 year-old could “paint a target” on his back moving forward. Konstas’ approach to batting was also called into question. He dazzled on debut in the Boxing Day Test but threw his wicket away as Australia chased 162 to regain the Border Gavaskar Trophy.rew a rebuke from Indian coach Gautam Gambhir“You can’t be that soft, as simple as it can get. I don’t think there was anything intimidating about it.“He had no right to be talking to Jasprit Bumrah when Usman Khawaja was (wasting) time. “He had no right and no business to be involved with Jasprit Bumrah. That was the job of the umpire.” Cummins, however, said he was ”really impressed” with how Konstas had approached his introduction to Test cricket. “I think people mistake a bit of confidence with bullying or abuse,” Cummins said in his post-match press conference. “You’re allowed to walk around with your shoulders puffed back and play a few cricket shots. I don’t think that’s illegal, but some people really take offense to that and want to kind of put him back in his place.“For us ... and we say the same to all of our players, (it) is just bring yourself every day and be yourself. Go about how you think represents yourself the best and how you want to play.Khawaja, meanwhile, shed light on what it is like sharing a dressing room with the young star. ‘I have got to be honest, I’ve never met anyone so arrogant but so endearing at the same time! I haven’t.’ Khawaja told ABC Spor
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