Konstas continues to make noise with another 50+ score for New South Wales as the clamour for his inclusion increases.
Konstas continues to impress with the bat as he once gain was the star turn for New South Wales with the bat against Western Australia.
The 19-year-old picked up from where he left off against India with another unbeaten half-century in the Sheffield Shield.
Thanks to Konstas, NSW ended day 1 in a position of strength at 97/0 after bowling out WA for 211.
The knock from Konstas is even more significant given the playing conditions on offer. The pitch was far from ideal to bat on. This was emphasized by the fact that no other batsman was able to cross 50. Yet Konstas looked assured and comfortable in his stay at the crease.
When the 19-year-old faced spinner Corey Rocchiccioli. He drove him for another four and smashed him back over his head for two straight sixes.
Later in the day, he smashed the fast for another over mid-wicket after driving Cameron Gannon for another beyond mid-off and cutting him for one four behind point.
Confident, Konstas even made an unsuccessful attempt to grab speedster Lance Morris, one of the few setbacks of the day. With only 64 balls to face before the Blues were dismissed, the right-hander’s runs also arrived quickly.
Konstas, who gained notoriety at the beginning of the season with two tonnes against South Australia, is still having a purple patch of innings.
Five days ago, when playing for the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra. Konstas struck 107 off 97 balls against an Indian attack of Test calibre.
After that, he went back to Sydney. In his first complete press conference, expressed his desire for an opportunity to don the Baggy Green as soon as possible.
“I’m really wanting the chance.” Konstas said on Wednesday when asked if he felt ready for Test cricket, or perhaps needed more time at domestic level.
“I love being challenged and hopefully that can happen soon.
“I feel like I’m in a good headspace. It’s been the best few months I’ve had, and hopefully one day I can represent my country.”