Sam Konstas fumbles his chance to push his Test

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Young batsman Sam Konstas faced a setback in his bid for Test selection, failing to capitalise on a golden opportunity during the Sheffield Shield match at the MCG.

Seen as a potential contender for the opening spot following impressive twin centuries against South Australia, Konstas struggled on day two, ultimately dismissed for just four runs.

Konstas, along with star teammate Steve Smith, encountered a formidable Victorian bowling attack after NSW found themselves in a precarious position at 5-83. While batting in familiar MCG conditions, he was trapped lbw by Scott Boland. Despite his protests that the ball was heading down the leg side, the umpire ruled against him, further complicating his push for a spot in the Australian Test lineup.

As the latest top-order candidate to falter, Konstas joins a list of players vying for the position left vacant by the injured Cameron Green. His performance was particularly disappointing given that he had been named in the Australia A team for an upcoming match against India A.

While other contenders like Marcus Harris, Beau Webster, and Nathan McSweeney also struggled, Konstas had the chance to solidify his position but instead left the field with questions lingering about his readiness for international cricket.

With NSW facing a significant first-innings deficit, the pressure is on Konstas to deliver in future matches if he hopes to secure his place in the Test squad.

Source: ABC News.

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