Konstas became Australia’s fourth youngest Test debutant on Thursday, receiving his baggy green cap from former skipper Mark Taylor. At just 19 years and 85 days old, he marked a significant milestone in Australian cricket.
Ian Craig remains the youngest, debuting in 1953 at 17 years and 239 days. Skipper Pat Cummins ranks second, making his debut at 18 years and 193 days in 2011. Tom Garrett is third, while Clem Hill takes fifth place on the list.
Konstas first caught attention with a century for the Prime Minister’s XI in a two-day match against the visiting Indian side after the Perth Test. His performance solidified his reputation as a rising star.
In 11 first-class matches, Konstas has scored 718 runs at an impressive average of 42.2. His record includes two centuries and three half-centuries. He also played a crucial role in Australia’s ICC U19 World Cup 2024 victory, scoring 191 runs in seven innings at an average of 27.28, with one century.
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Konstas featured in a two-match series between Australia A and India A. He scored 92 runs in four innings, including a match-winning 73, further showcasing his potential.
