Sam Konstas has created history. He has become the fourth youngest player to play Test cricket for Australia. The young batsman made his Test debut at the age of 19 years and 85 days.
Sam Konstas surprised the world in his debut Test itself
Sam Konstas appeared in a different style in his debut match itself. He faced 65 balls while opening the innings for the team. Meanwhile, batting in ODI style, he played a valuable innings of 60 runs at a strike rate of 92.31. During this, six fours and two excellent sixes came off his bat.
Konstas made an amazing record against Bumrah
Konstas has achieved a special feat by hitting two sixes against Jasprit Bumrah in his debut Test match itself. He is the only batsman in the world who has hit two sixes against Bumrah in his debut Test match itself.
Youngest players to make Test debut for Australia
17 years and 239 days – Ian Craig – vs South Africa – Melbourne – 1953
18 years and 193 days – Pat Cummins – vs South Africa – Joburg – 2011
18 years and 232 days – Tom Garrett – vs England – Melbourne – 1877
19 years and 85 days – Sam Konstas – vs India – Melbourne – 2024
19 years and 96 days – Clem Hill – vs England – Lord’s – 1896
Former cricketer Ian Craig holds the record for being the youngest player to make Test debut for Australia. Ian Craig made his Test debut against South Africa in 1953 at the age of just 17 years and 239 days.
