Less than a year after cementing his place in the Australian Test side, Sam Konstas has been dropped from the Sydney Thunder for their Big Bash clash against the Brisbane Heat.
Thunder coach Trevor Baylis made the selection decision following a run of poor form, with Konstas failing to pass 50 in his last four T20 innings and struggling in Shield cricket.
This slump also saw him lose his spot to Jake Weatherald for the Ashes series and drop out of the Australian squad picture.
Ex-Australian cricketer Mike Hussey said he was “a little bit surprised” by the axing.
“Yes, he has been battling a little bit with form in the last few innings and is probably a little bit low on confidence… maybe this is just a circuit breaker for him to get back in the nets, do some good work. Hopefully, we can see him back in the last few games.”
While the Thunder posted 180, their bowling attack faltered and the Heat chased down the total with ease, led by Usman Khawaja’s 78 off 48 balls.
Source: News.com.au.
