Former Test captain Michael Clarke has actually advised nationwide cricket selectors to think about placing NSW batting feeling Sam Konstas as a “project player” in the future as Australia’s look for an opener proceeds. Konstas made headings around the nation after peeling a chanceless maiden Sheffield Shield century for the Blues versus South Australia on Tuesday, ending up on 152 after opening up the innings before Australia’s primary selector George Bailey.
A little over a month out from the beginning of the 5-Test collection versus India, Australia’s batting order is still not resolved as injury to Cameron Green and unpredictability over Usman Khawaja’s opening up companion controls talk. With Steve Smith readied to go back to his even more accustomed No.4 duty, there’s been a press to advertise Travis Head to the top of the order.
But movie critics– headed by ex-spouse-Australia captain Ian Chappell– protest the relocation, suggesting the left-hander’s ultra-aggressive technique will not do well versus high quality Test strikes. Former Test opener Marcus Harris provided his instance with a heap for Victoria on the opening day of the period, while Cameron Bancroft was out for a duck as WA’s leading order fallen apart.
Michael Clarke surprised by Sam Konstas century
But it was Konstas’ knock that blew Clarke away. When it was recommended a 19-year-old making a Shield century would certainly have been significant information in his having fun days, Clarke informed the Big Sports Breakfast: “You’d be close (to being picked) in the next squad, the next Australian touring party. You’d be close to being in it, certainly as an opening batsman.
“It was a great arch, they’re (South Australia) not the best strike, yet this child is a celebrity. He’s succeeded at jr degree, he’s obtained all the shots, he’s obtained a great strategy. Batting on top of the order in Shield cricket, worldwide cricket, is just one of the hardest work as a cricketer, and he took it on the other day.
“It’s a start, it’s baby steps, but keep an eye out for Sam. He’s extremely talented, has a great work ethic and he’s batting in a position where we’re having conversations around who’s the person to replace David Warner.”
Decent beginning for Konstas that just transformed 19 a couple of days earlier. Buckingham/ McAndrew/Doggett/Pope is not a negative strike.
Much required increase to Australia’s opening up bat supplies. pic.twitter.com/48KnqxIu77
— Tom O’Neil (@thomasjameoneil) October 8, 2024
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Clarke is interested in the absence of young people in the Australian line-up, with Green at 25 the only gamer under 30. “You look at this Australian team, there’s a lot of older players in that group,” he stated. “So if you’re ever going to bring a youngster in, why wouldn’t you give him a crack when there’s a lot of senior players around him?
“I’m not claiming Sam prepares to open up the batting for Australia now, yet it’s a selector’s task to look at the gamer, the age, the group you’re entering into, the resistance, the child’s strategy. All these points enter into opinion. The reality we have actually obtained a young super star making perform at the out of the order …I’m truly delighted for him.”
