Sam Konstas (born October 2, 2005) is an Australian international cricketer who plays for the Australia national cricket team, New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield, and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. A right-handed opening batsman, he previously played for the Australia under-19 cricket team.
Early Life
Konstas was born in Sydney and is of Greek descent. He attended Cranbrook School in Sydney and grew up supporting the NRL team Wests Tigers.
Career
In July 2023, Konstas was named in the squad of the Australia under-19 team for a tour to England against the England under-19 cricket team. He made his first-class debut against Tasmania in November 2023. In December 2023, Konstas signed his first professional contract with the Sydney Thunder. Later that month, he was named as part of the Australian squad for the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he scored a century against the West Indies.
Konstas made his first century in first-class cricket against South Australia on October 8, 2024, scoring 152 runs off 241 deliveries. He made another century in the second innings of the same match, becoming the youngest player to do so in the Sheffield Shield since Ricky Ponting in 1993. He made his List A debut playing for New South Wales against South Australia on November 12, 2024.
In December 2024, Konstas made his Big Bash League debut and scored the fastest fifty for the Sydney Thunder in Big Bash League history, from 20 deliveries. On December 20, 2024, he was named in the Australian 15-man Test squad for the 2024 Boxing Day Test against India. Konstas made a stand-out Test debut against India on December 26, 2024, scoring 60 runs off 65 balls.
Personal Life
Konstas is known for his aggressive batting style and ability to handle pressure in high-stakes matches. His performances have drawn comparisons to fellow Australian cricket star David Warner.
Sam Konstas continues to be a rising star in Australian cricket, with a promising career ahead of him.
