The Sam Konstas Spectacular Spectacle in Cricket-by Geoff Lawson Source:Thuppahis The Sydney Morning Herald, 11 January 2025, where the title runs thus “Quiet, respectful, humble, orthodox: I watched Sam Konstas for two years and this is what I saw” It might be confusing to be labelled an “enigma” at the ripe old age of 19. Rock stars, politicians and sports stars tend to fill the niche more than nuclear physicists or the neighbourhood postie, but no occupation is exempt. Sam Konstas ramp shot masterclass Australian batter Sam Konstas tells Channel Seven how he used the innovative ramp shot against India’s Jasprit Bumrah, the world’s best fast bowler, in the Boxing Day Test. It usually takes some time and a little effort to become an enigma because you have to establish a regular persona first. This generally takes a while in the public space, then you have to ripen those characteristics, i.e. become ...

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Aussie Cricket Squad for Tour of Sri Lanka-by Tony Harper Source:Thuppahis Steve Smith will lead the Australian cricket squad for the two Test tour of Sri Lanka while Pat Cummins is on paternity leave and focusing on an ankle issue which he endured through the series win over India. Josh Hazlewood misses out with his calf injury while Mitchell Marsh was omitted, with both focussing on the Champion’s Trophy which immediately follows the Sri Lanka tour. There was also no room for Peter Handscomb, Glenn Maxwell or Adam Zampa who had all harboured outside hopes of a call-up. There is a first Test squad call up for all-rounder Cooper Connolly who bowls left-arm spin and can potentially slot into the No.6 position as the Australian team starts planning for Nathan Lyon’s eventual retirement. Cooper Connolly of Perth Scorchers hits a boundary. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) The 21-year-old played four white-ball matches for ...

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