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Australia Back Sam Konstas Ahead of Historic Day-Night Test in Jamaica

Captain Pat Cummins has urged patience with the 19-year-old opener’s development following Australia’s 2–0 series lead.

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Overview

  • Sam Konstas has scored just 33 runs in four West Indies innings and remains without a half-century since his recall.
  • Pat Cummins stressed that early career setbacks are common and highlighted the need for mental resilience in Test cricket.
  • Coach Andrew McDonald said four Tests is too small a sample to judge Konstas’s long-term prospects and praised his recent positive intent at the crease.
  • A 133-run victory in Grenada secured Australia’s 2–0 advantage and strengthened their position in the World Test Championship race.
  • The series finale in Kingston will be Jamaica’s first pink-ball, day-night Test and Australia are expected to field an unchanged XI.