Australian cricket fans have been impressed by Sam Konstas's bold batting approach in the recent Test series against India. After facing challenges from India's premier fast bowler, Bumrah, Konstas adapted his strategy and thrived under pressure, pushing the boundaries with his shots. Watson, who has been working with Konstas for four years, believes Konstas will continue his fearless batting in the series finale at the SCG.
will continue his bold approach and look to heap more pressure on India ’s bowlers in a blockbuster series finale at the SCG. Australia n cricket fans have been infatuated by Konstas since he India ’s premier fast bowler had his revenge in the second innings by bowling Konstas for eight, setting the scene for a fascinating head-to-head battle on the youngster’s home pitch at the SCG.
“Obviously after those first couple of overs of Bumrah weaving his magic, he felt, ‘If I am going to bat normally, it’s a matter of time before he gets me out’.“So he obviously just went with what he felt and fully committed to it. That takes a lot of courage. “I think his blueprint will be a balance of all his shot options,” Watson said. “He will certainly be putting the pressure on the bowler.Getty Images
“The ramp shot is probably out. But you know what, I thought the ramp wasn’t going to come out in the first couple of overs and it did. Sam will trust what he feels and goes with it.”Watson, who has worked with Konstas for four years on his batting and the mental side of the game, said even he was surprised by how much the youngster enjoyed his maiden Test. The 19-year-old frequently engaged with the Melbourne crowd and a beaming smile rarely left his face.
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