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Jasprit Bumrah in a follow session© AFP
The Indian staff received the higher of Australia’s Prime Minister XI as the 2 sides squared off within the pink-ball warm-up recreation in Canberra. Whereas Rohit Sharma’s males saved the higher hand all through the fixture, Australia’s Sam Konstas showcased his expertise with a superb hundred within the match. Nevertheless, Konstas did not get the chance to face India’s marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested from the day-night follow recreation. Konstas has now expressed his need to face Bumrah in a match, whereas expressing confidence in his personal batting talents.
Konstas was the one shining mild for Australia PM’s XI within the rain-curtailed fixture. For India, nevertheless, each Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah determined to offer the fixture a miss, in favour of a prolonged nets session.
“I was watching quite a bit. Bumrah is a skillful player, obviously, and probably the best in the world. Hopefully, one day I can face him and see how we go. I feel confident [in my game]. I’ve been training really hard and it’s a great opportunity to play against the best players,” Konstas was quoted as saying by WA Immediately.
Konstas is but to make his Take a look at debut for Australia. His exploits in First-Class cricket, in opposition to India A, and the Indian staff within the pink-ball match have put stress on selectors to offer him the dishevelled inexperienced cap.
Requires his inclusion within the staff had been made earlier than the Perth Take a look at too however the administration determined to go forward with Nathan McSweeney for the opening spot alongside Matthew Wade.
“I’ve been practicing it a little bit with Tim Paine, but yeah, good to get a few away. Tim just told us to have good intent and put pressure on them and treat it like a 46-over game. So I was just trying to keep things simple and just trying to stick to my plans,” Konstas stated.
Will Konstas’ ton within the PM’s XI fixture earn him the nod for the Adelaide Take a look at, can be fascinating to see.
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