featured-image

Can you spot the small detail in this photo of cricket stars with Albo that proves Sam Konstas is a rebel off the field as well as on it? Sam Konstas called out for fashion faux pas Youngster impressed in Boxing Day Test By JAMES COONEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA and SCOTT BAILEY FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 23:34 EST, 1 January 2025 | Updated: 23:34 EST, 1 January 2025 e-mail View comments Australian PM Anthony Albanese hosted the Australian and Indian Cricket teams ahead of the fifth Test in Sydney - and teenage sensation Sam Konstas showed another glimpse of his rebellious nature. The Aussies will regain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the first time since 2014-15 if they win or draw the New Year's Test at the SCG. Victory for India and a series drawn 2-2 would allow the tourists to retain the trophy, emerging with the spoils for a record-extending fifth-straight time.

Konstas rattled India during his first innings in the Boxing Day Test, plundering a half-century from just 52 balls following some amazing ramp shots and bold striking as he thrashed the world-class bowling attack, including superstar quick Jasprit Bumrah. Aussie cricket tragics and experts, including West Indian great Ian Bishop, hailed the innings as one of the greatest debuts they've seen - with one fan even calling for his image to be added to the nation's currency. The plucky teenager didn't flinch when Virat Kohli slammed his shoulder into him - and he spent the following days of the Test ma.



Back to Fashion Page