Sam Konstas News

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has admitted that the team’s Test top-order remains unsettled despite a 3-0 win over West Indies.

Rumors of a romance between cricketer Sam Konstas and Grace Hayden, daughter of Matthew Hayden, went viral after a raceday photo surfaced online. However, the claims are false—Grace is dating Wilson Statham, a wealthy cotton heir, and has been publicly seen with him since 2024. The speculation stemmed from a friendly moment captured on Instagram. While Konstas is gaining attention for his cricketing talent, Grace is making her mark in sports media as a presenter for Racing X and former Star Sports anchor. The viral buzz highlights how social media moments can easily fuel celebrity gossip without basis.

Steve Smith highlighted the selectors' confidence in Travis Head, particularly after his impressive showing in India.  

Sam Konstas has quickly become a controversial figure in his debut series.

Sam Konstas was seen talking animatedly with Jasprit Bumrah when India pacer was not pleased with Usman Khawaja in the Sydney Test.   

Yashasvi Jaiswal's fiery duel with Australia's Sam Konstas highlighted Day 2 of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Test. Scroll down to check Sam - Jaiswal Banter. 

Sam Konstas was involved in an animated chat with Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Sydney.   

Australia's Alex Carey addressed the Kohli-Konstas bumping incident during the Melbourne Test, confirming Sam Konstas didn't take it to heart. 

Australian batter Steve Smith appreciatively called the teen prodigy Sam Konstas 'mad,' highlighting his burst of energy. 

Virat Kohli had intentionally bumped Sam Konstas during the ongoing fourth Test at Melbourne, an act for which he copped a 20 percent fine from the ICC.   

Sam Konstas played some unconventional shots on way to an impressive 60 off 65 balls, hitting Bumrah for two sixes during his knock on the opening day of the fourth Test in Melbourne.    

Sam Konstas impressed on his debut, scoring 60 off 65 balls against India in the fourth BGT Test. His bold ramp shots off Jasprit Bumrah earned praise from Steve Smith. Scroll down for more details. 

Virat Kohli faced taunts from Australian fans after his dismissal, responding with a death stare before security intervened. Scroll down to check the video. 

Virat Kohli was fined 20% of his match fee for a shoulder bump with debutant Sam Konstas, sparking criticism from Ricky Ponting and others. 

While on-field controversies are par for the course in cricket, the Australian media's response to the incident was anything but ordinary.

Konstas was batting on 27 when the entire incident took place and he then went on to smash two fours and a six in the next over, bowled by Jasprit Bumrah.  

While talking about his wicket, Konstas said that it was the emotions that got the better of both of them.

The match wasn't without its share of theatrics. A shoulder bump between Virat Kohli and Konstas sparked a heated exchange, drawing widespread attention.

The fiery encounter occurred during a break between overs when Sam Konstas, who was making his Test debut, was walking back to his position at the crease alongside Usman Khawaja.

Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old opening batsman, has captured the spotlight with his stunning debut for Australia in the 2024 Boxing Day Test against India at the MCG. Known for his fearless approach and impressive domestic performances, Konstas has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in Australian cricket. Let’s dive into the key highlights of his remarkable rise to the international stage.