Sam Constas Aims for a Strong Return to Australias Test Team

New Delhi, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : Sam Constas, a young opening batsman currently outside the Australian cricket team, expressed his desire to return as a more skilled player. He believes his game has evolved technically, strategically, and mentally.

This week, Constas scored his second century of the Sheffield Shield season, amassing 173 runs against South Australia. His performance has bolstered his chances of rejoining the national team. Playing for New South Wales, the right-handed batsman has accumulated 426 runs this season at an impressive average of 85.20, making him the leading run-scorer.

Reflecting on his growth, Constas stated, “I think it’s very different. I’m learning from my past experiences and trying to formulate a plan when I bat. I’m still managing the game and my intentions are good, but I also understand when to handle pressure. That’s the beauty of playing more red-ball cricket, especially with Australia A in India. I’ve learned a lot from that experience.”

When Constas last played for the national team, he averaged just 16.30 across 10 Test innings, which led to his exclusion. However, he insists that his confidence remains intact despite being sidelined.

“I’m grateful for those opportunities, and I feel that if I go back, I know what to do and I can trust my skills. I want to play at the top level, and for me, it’s about scoring runs in the Shield and seeing what happens next. I feel like I’m moving well. I’m happy to convert my starts into big scores. Especially when you’re in good form, you just want to cash in,” he added.

There are growing expectations that Constas will be included in the Australian squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.