Teenage batter Sam Konstas has vowed to take a extra typical method than in his early Take a look at appearances for Australia after incomes a recall to the crew that can face West Indies within the two nations’ first Take a look at in Bridgetown from Wednesday.
The 19-year-old has been drafted into the aspect to exchange opener Marnus Labuschagne, having made headlines along with his outlandish shot choice and fast scoring throughout his debut towards India in Melbourne within the Boxing Day Take a look at.
“I nonetheless can’t consider it,” Konstas advised Australian media when requested about his swashbuckling introduction to Take a look at cricket. “I don’t know what was going via my thoughts at the moment. I assumed it was proper within the second. It was good enjoyable. The feelings in all probability obtained to me with the group. It was good reflecting and having a little bit of time without work, attempting to strengthen my recreation. Hopefully we get to win the following Take a look at match.
“I really feel like I belief those who I work with and so they perceive my recreation. I’m not attempting to show to anybody how I’m going to play. I simply wish to be myself and clearly perceive when to take the sport on.”
Konstas hit 60 runs in his debut innings and saved his place for the next Take a look at in Sydney because the Australians wrapped up a 3-1 sequence win over Virat Kohli and firm.
He was included within the squad that travelled for a two-Take a look at sequence towards Sri Lanka later in January, however was not chosen for both match.
Konstas has earned a recall for the three-Take a look at sequence within the Caribbean on account of Labuschagne’s struggles with the bat, whereas Josh Inglis has additionally been recalled on account of a finger damage sustained by Steve Smith.
“Clearly, it’s a troublesome crew to crack and (they’ve) obtained legends of the sport in that crew,” Konstas stated.
“Very excited for the chance, and hopefully I can seize it with each palms. I’ve been coaching actually laborious and I perceive the explanation why they picked (different gamers in latest Checks). I’m simply attempting to be within the current second, attempting to deal with a number of key areas with my batting coach, and really feel like I’ve come a good distance. Hopefully, I can show that within the subsequent few Take a look at matches.
“It’s a dream come true, to be trustworthy. Nineteen years previous, taking part in in your nation, travelling the world, attending to expertise totally different cultures and towards the perfect gamers as effectively. I’m fortunate to be the place I’m.”