"I'm super confident" - Sam Konstas ready to embrace the ultimate challenge
Sam Konstas blasted a swashbuckling 107 off only 97 balls against an Indian side which comprised Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep and Ravindra Jadeja. However, he didn’t face Jasprit Bumrah, who is the tormentor of the Aussie batters in this summer. But Konstas said he would not overthink the situation.

Shahriar KabirEditor
Posted - 2024-12-22T14:05:59+06:00
Updated - 2024-12-22T14:05:59+06:00
Aussie teen batting prodigy Sam Konstas is planning to face India's pace ace Jasprit Bumrah after being selected for the very first time in Test squad.
Sam Konstas
Sam Konstas blasted a swashbuckling 107 off only 97 balls against an Indian side which comprised Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep and Ravindra Jadeja. However, he didn’t face Jasprit Bumrah, who is the tormentor of the Aussie batters in this summer. But Konstas said he would not overthink the situation.
"I won't watch too much [of him]," Konstas said. "I have already seen him a lot. But I am excited to challenge myself and face him. Usually, our analysts do a little feedback on each bowler. I might read that, maybe."
"I'm super confident," he said. "Just backing my skills, I have done all the hard work. Just another game, I guess, and trying to keep it simple. As a kid you have always dreamt of the moment, and it is very rare, getting your baggy green. So it's a huge honour if I do get in."
Konstas also shared how he celebrated after getting the maiden call-up for the Aussie Test side.
"It was all a bit unexpected, but very privileged to get the opportunity," Konstas said. "I just had dinner with the family [to celebrate], pretty chilled. It was emotional, mum was crying ... Everything has happened so fast.
"Mum and dad and my brothers, all their sacrifices, taking me to training, throwing me balls, experiencing the journey through highs and lows. Just to give something back to them was very special. I can't wait to have them in Melbourne for support."