Sam Konstas reveals regret over Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah fight

Young baptism feeling Constas himself has been in the headlines since his big Test debut in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India. However, it was not just Konstas’ fearless batting, but also his daring to get under the skin of India’s top players during the Test. series.

Australia’s young opening batsman had exchanges on the field with Virat Kohli and jasprit bumrah during the recent five-match Test series. Sam Konstas bowled Jasprit Bumrah during the fifth and final Test in Sydney and fired the Indians to respond to the young gun by dismissing Usman Khawaja.

Sam Konstas reflects on Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

It drew intense reaction from Bumrah and Indian players. However, days after Australia clinched the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 win over India, Sam Konstas admitted his emotions may have gotten the best of him in his first two matches test

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However, Konstas remains confident in his batting style and is eager to prove himself during Australia’s upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka. The 19-year-old batsman has played two Tests against India and scored 113 runs with a debut score of 60 at the MCG, and is now excited for the next challenge against Sri Lanka.

Maybe I got a little emotional: Sam Konstas in exchanges with Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah

The Australian batsman mentioned that playing in front of big fans in Sri Lanka will be a completely different experience, but admitted that the emotions of playing in front of big fans may have affected him a bit during the BGT 2024-25 series against India . Konstas noted that Sri Lanka will be a tough team to beat in their home conditions.

Sam Konstas was quoted by Cricbuzz: “It will be completely different with the crowds (in Sri Lanka), obviously. It was my first time playing in front of a big crowd, and maybe the emotions got to me a little bit, reflecting on it. But obviously Sri Lanka will be hard to beat in their home conditions. I’m looking forward to that.”

Meanwhile, the right-handed batsman said it is a great honor to represent his country and play for Sri Lanka. He also pointed out that Australia have a strong squad and if they get a chance to open, they will grab the opportunity with both hands.

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Sam Konstas ready to prove himself in Sri Lanka after a fiery Test debut against India

However, Travis Head is likely to be promoted to the top order as he had previously opened for the Kangaroos in Sri Lanka. Konstas further noted, “Obviously, it’s a great honor to represent my country and tour Sri Lanka. I’ve been welcomed with open arms and I’m eager to learn and improve. Obviously, we have a strong team “.

The Aussie gun signed off saying: “If I get a chance (to open) I hope I grab it with both hands. I feel like I’ll continue to support. Obviously I’ll adapt with my different methods. No I can wait for that to happen. This is a dream come true, hopefully, but they (the selectors) haven’t said anything.”

Notably, Australia and Sri Lanka will play a two-match Test series, starting on January 29 in Galle, followed by the two ODIs.