‘Reputation is growing’: Konstas ‘knocking on the door’ after latest century as ‘crucial’ Test call looms
Young cricketer Sam Konstas is gaining attention for his strong performance, including a recent 149-run innings against Western Australia. His consistent scoring has fueled speculation about a potential recall to the Australian Test team.
Why it matters
Konstas is viewed as a rising talent whose form is critical to Australia's selection strategy for the upcoming Test summer.
CRICKET ‘Reputation is growing’: Konstas ‘knocking on the door’ after latest century as ‘crucial’ Test call looms Test Recall? Konstas smashes 149 | 03:43 Fox Sports from Fox Sports October 24th, 2026 10:09 pm Sam Konstas has another hundred, belting 149 in an attacking masterclass against Western Australia in NSW’s One Day Cup clash on Saturday night.
During the week, the prodigious talent scored his first Sheffield Shield century since December when he finished unbeaten on 151 from 167 balls in the second innings against WA.
NSW remained in Perth ahead of their One Day clash and Konstas strolled to the crease at No.3 after Riley Kingsell fell in the second over.
From there he once again wreacked havoc on the Western Australian bowling cartel, reaching triple figures after only 106 balls before his innings came to an end on 149 from 131.
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