Sam Konstas Leaves Sri Lanka Test Tour to Focus on Sheffield Shield

The 19-year-old opener returns to Australia after being replaced by Travis Head, with selectors planning for his future role in key matches.

Sam Konstas has departed Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka to play in New South Wales' upcoming Sheffield Shield match at the Gabba.
The decision follows Travis Head's successful performance as an opener in the first Test, where he scored a rapid half-century.
Selectors aim to provide Konstas with more first-class experience, particularly at venues like Brisbane, where he has not played before.
Travis Head and team management anticipate Konstas will return to open the batting during the World Test Championship Final against South Africa in June.
Konstas, who battled illness during the first Test, described the tour as a valuable learning experience in adapting to subcontinental conditions.