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Former England fast bowler and Ashes winner Steve Harmison has made a bold statement about Australia opener Sam Konstas’ future in Test cricket. Steve Harmison expressed his uncertainty over Sam Konstas’ career, adding that the 19-year-old may not play more than 10 Test matches.
Konstas made his Test debut for Australia in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. The batsman impressed with his performance, scoring a fifty on debut in Melbourne. He displayed a range of batting skills including ramps and spoons against the world number one bowler jasprit bumrah.
Sam Konstas to miss 10 Test matches – Steve Harmison
Speaking on talkSPORT Cricket, Steve Harmison expressed mixed feelings about Sam Konstas’ future in Test cricket. Harmison acknowledged Konstas’ impressive batting skills but questioned whether the 19-year-old had the defensive technique needed to succeed at the highest level.
“Part of me thinks Sam Konstas won’t even play 10 Test matches. Part of me thinks this kid can be an absolute superstar if he delivers. He’s got the talk, he’s got the cramp, he’s got the scoop, he’s got the big. shots, but does he have a defensive technique to open the batting in Test match cricket against the best in the world?” Harminson told talkSPORT cricket.
He just wants to be David Warner and technically he’s nowhere near it – Steve Harmison
During the same show, Steve Harmison said that Sam Konstas seems to be trying to emulate David Warnerthe style of However, Harmison believes that Konstas’ technique is not at the same level as Warner’s. Harmison declared he would be “happy” if Konstas was Australia’s first wicket in the Ashes.
“I look at him and think he just wants to be David Warner and technically he’s not as good as David and that for me…if he opens the batting against England I’d be happy. I really would. I know we’re a long way from The Ashes.” , Harmison said.
Sam Konstas named in Australia’s Test squad for upcoming tour of Sri Lanka
Konstas scored 113 runs in four innings in two Tests against India. His average was under 30 despite a strike rate of 81.88. He has been included in Australia’s 16-man squad for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, alongside Nathan McSweeney, who he replaced in the third Test against India.
This tour will be a big challenge for both players. Konstas is not known for his ability against spin. With Australia already qualified for the World Test Championship final, they can experiment with playing both players. The tour begins on January 29 in Galle, with the second Test at the same venue on February 6.
The last time Australia toured Sri Lanka in 2022, the Test series ended in a 1-1 draw. Australia won the first match by 10 wickets but Sri Lanka leveled the series in the second test thanks to Prabath JayasuriyaThe impressive debut performance, where he took 12 wickets.
