Teenage debutant hit a superb half-century as Australia made 311 for six
Sam Konstas of Australia looks dejected after being dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja of India during day one of the fourth test against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on St Stephen's Day. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty ImagesTeenage debutant Sam Konstas hit a superb half-century as Australia made 311 for six on day one of the fourth Test in Melbourne.
And he rose to the occasion, getting to 50 off just 52 balls, the third fastest debut half-century for the side after record holder Adam Gilchrist and Ashton Agar.Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year Awards: ‘The greatest collection of women in Irish sport in one place ever assembled’ Pub staff struggled to keep up with giddy Shamrock Rovers fans who enjoyed every moment of Chelsea trip
Konstas told Australia’s Channel 7: “I think the emotions got to both of us. I didn’t quite realise, I was doing my gloves, then a little shoulder charge, but it happens in cricket.”
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