Sam Konstas

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Sam Konstas
Personal information
Full name
Sam Konstas
Born (2005-10-02) 2 October 2005 (age 18)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm offbreak
RoleBatter
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2023/24New South Wales (squad no. 5)
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 2
Runs scored 94
Batting average 23.50
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 35
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 21 February 2024

Sam Konstas (born 2 October 2005) is an Australian cricketer who represents New South Wales and the Australia Under 19s.[1] He is a right-hand bat and a right-arm offbreak bowler.[2]

He made his first-class debut against Tasmania in November 2023.[3] In December 2023 Konstas signed his first professional contract, for the Big Bash team Sydney Thunder.[4]

Konstas made a century against the West Indies in the 2024 Under-19 World Cup.

He is of Greek descent.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "How chance meeting with Aussie great changed everything for record-breaking rising star". Fox Sports. 6 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Sam Konstas". www.cricket.com.au. 3 September 2023.
  3. ^ McGlashan, Andrew (7 January 2024). "The next generation: who could star in Australia's future?". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Sam Konstas joins the Thunder Nation". Sydney Thunder. 8 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Greek-Australian Young Cricket Sensation Sam Konstas Makes Historic First-Class Debut for New South Wales". Greek City Times. Retrieved 7 February 2024.