Konstas 'confident' of tackling Bumrah during MCG debut
The Statesman|December 24, 2024
Ahead of his anticipated Test debut in the fourth round of the Border-Gavaskar tussle against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day, teenaged batting sensation Sam Konstas is "super confident" of the hard yards he has put in to make it to the Australian Test side, and is looking forward to back his skills to counter the formidable Jasprit Bumrah and the rest of the Indian attack.
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Konstas 'confident' of tackling Bumrah during MCG debut

Konstas earned his spot after an impressive knock of 107 off 97 balls against India in the practice match for the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra. During that innings, he stood firm against a strong Indian bowling attack featuring Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja.

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