Sam Konstas, the 19-year-old opener from New South Wales, has been awarded his first Cricket Australia contract for the 2025–26 season, following his impressive Test debut against India on Boxing Day 2024.
Konstas, who rose through the NSW Blues system and plays for Sutherland District Cricket Club, is the youngest player on the 23-man list.
His composed 60 against a world-class Indian attack, including Jasprit Bumrah, caught the selectors’ attention on Boxing Day.
He joins six other NSW players on the contract list, including Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, and Mitchell Starc.
“In Sam we see promising upside in a young player who will continue to develop at first class level and in the international environment,” Men’s Chair of National Selectors George Bailey said.
Other additions to the national contract list include spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and allrounder Beau Webster, both of whom impressed in recent Test series.
Meanwhile, Sean Abbott has not had his CA contract renewed.
Players can still earn upgrades through international selection in Tests, ODIs and T20Is over the next year.
Source: cricketnsw.com.au
