SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025: Australia Selector Tony Dodemaide Reveals Sam Konstas슬롯사이트� Response to Axing for First Test Against Sri Lanka, Says 슬롯사이트�No Stress; I Get It슬롯사이트�

Mumbai, January 29: Nineteen-year-old Australian cricket prodigy Sam Konstas displayed composure and professionalism after being left out of the playing XI for the opening Test against Sri Lanka, according to selector Tony Dodemaide, who reassured that Konstas remains a crucial part of Australia's plans for the future and revealed the youngster's classy response to being dropped for the opener. Steve Smith Reaches 10,000 Test Runs, Becomes Second-Fastest Australian To Achieve Milestone in SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025.

"A lot of the narrative has been around this tour doesn슬롯사이트�t matter. It really does, it슬롯사이트�s Test cricket. That슬롯사이트�s our priority. Leaving Sammy out was a very difficult thing. There was a long discussion there. We feel though that he슬롯사이트�s on a remarkable journey. He슬롯사이트�s a hugely talented player, hasn슬롯사이트�t played a lot in this part of the world but he슬롯사이트�ll learn quickly obviously.

슬롯사이트�There슬롯사이트�s a lot to like and be impressed about Sam. One of the things is his ability to take things in his stride. It슬롯사이트�s remarkable really, whether it슬롯사이트�s playing in front of 90,000 and Jasprit Bumrah at the MCG or getting told that you슬롯사이트�re left out of the Test. He was like, 슬롯사이트�Oh yeah mate, no stress. I get it,슬롯사이트� said Australian selector Dodemaide while talking with reporters at Galle.

While not guaranteeing a return for the next series, Dodemaide confirmed that Konstas is in contention for the second Test depending on the outcome of the Galle match. Usman Khawaja Regains Form After Poor BGT 2024-25! Opener Registers 16th Hundred During SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025.

슬롯사이트�We won't preempt what슬롯사이트�s happening there, but clearly he슬롯사이트�s done a lot right hasn슬롯사이트�t he? He슬롯사이트�s an exciting talent. We슬롯사이트�re looking for those successor players to come in, there will be some turnover naturally in the next couple of years or so and he슬롯사이트�s very much staked a claim. He슬롯사이트�s a hugely talented player but he슬롯사이트�s also got range in his game."

"He슬롯사이트�s got a number of gears in his game which he슬롯사이트�ll continue to develop, particularly with the experience here on these pitches that he hasn슬롯사이트�t had a lot of exposure to yet. We like Sammy. It슬롯사이트�s obvious that he슬롯사이트�s got a lot of talent and hopefully he슬롯사이트�s a long-term player for us.슬롯사이트� added Dodemaide.

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, however, criticised the selectors for sidelining the youngster, calling it a "missed opportunity" to further develop Konstas at the international level.

"I don슬롯사이트�t like it, to be honest... I just expected Konstas would play and would open the batting. In two Test matches time they are playing in the World Test Championship in England and Konstas will be straight back into the side then. We have seen Travis Head open in the sub-continent before and he did very well." Steve Smith Scores His 35th Century in Test Cricket, Achieves Feat During SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025.

"No doubt he will look to get Australia off to a flyer and almost bat like he would in one-day mode, but I think there is a real missed opportunity for the Australians here to get to learn a bit more about Sam Konstas,슬롯사이트� Ponting told Channel 7.

However, Dodemaide defended the decision, citing the importance of securing Australia슬롯사이트�s first Test series win in Sri Lanka since 2011. Konstas, who has played two Tests for Australia, boasts a promising record in first-class cricket. In 13 matches, he has scored 831 runs at an average of 39.57, including two centuries and four fifties. His Test debut during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy saw him score a half-century.

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