US EditionWorst in 41 years: Konstas makes another duck in latest nightmare ahead of Ashes
AUSTRALIA, JUL 14 – Konstas scored just 50 runs in six innings at an 8.33 average, the lowest for an Australian opener in the West Indies since 1984, raising doubts about his Ashes selection.
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Sam Konstas registers embarrassing record, becomes worst Australia opener in 41 years in West Indies
Australia are 2-0 up in the three-match Test series against the West Indies and might even end up winning the ongoing day-night Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica. But their opening batter, Sam Konstas, has endured a forgettable tour, mustering only 50 runs in six innings at an average of 8.33. He bagged a five-ball duck in his final outing with the bat on Sunday as Shamar Joseph got the better of him yet again. With this poor show, Konstas has regi…
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Worst in 41 years: Konstas makes another duck in latest nightmare ahead of Ashes
Sam Konstas’ latest five-ball duck in the second innings of the third Test ended one of the most torrid tours by an Australian opening batsman in recent memory.
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WI vs AUS: Sam Konstas sets up an embarrassing record becoming Australia’s worst opener in West Indies in four decades
Australia’s Test tour of the West Indies has been defined by dominance with the ball and deepening worries at the top of the order. While the visitors are poised for a series sweep, Sam Konstas—the teenage prodigy thrust into the opener’s role—has endured a torrid run, setting an unwanted record as... Read full article at CricketTimes.com
He's got big future, not going to be the last he plays for Australia: Boland backs Konstas after shambolic WI tour
Australia's seasoned speedster Scott Boland still sees a "big future" for teenage Sam Konstas despite his horrific tour of the West Indies. In six innings across three Tests, Konstas has mustered just 50 runs at 8.33, including two ducks. Konstas' average is the lowest by an Australian opener in the 21st century. With David Warner retired and Usman Khawaja walking in the twilight phase of his career, Australia are in a dilemma, pondering who will
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