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Sam Konstas is bowled by Scott Boland at the SCG.

Don’t play it again, Sam: Seven balls, three trick shots, 10 runs

The swashbuckling approach that launched Sam Konstas’ international career has again brought him undone after an eventful seven-ball innings in the Sheffield Shield.

  • Robert Dillon and Jon Pierik

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Where will the next Konstas or Webster come from? Hint – it’s not the Big Bash

There are plenty of Beau Websters growing in the Sheffield Shield despite widespread accusations of the competition’s mediocrity.

  • Geoff Lawson
Sam Konstas had a debut for the ages on day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Konstas dazzled on debut, but patience essential for such a young star

Not all of the 19-year-old’s innings will be as exciting, or productive, as on day one of the MCG Test, but selectors need to give him time to flourish.

  • The Herald's View
From public to private: Sam Konstas was keen to face experienced cricketers in Premier Cricket.

A run machine being compared to Ricky Ponting: Meet Sam Konstas

Since the age of 14, the NSW youngster has been plundering centuries. Now he is confident he is ready for the Test arena.

  • Tom Decent
Adam Zampa warms up ahead of the Sheffield Shield match between NSW and Tasmania at the SCG.

‘We were told he had to play’: State selector says Blues were forced to pick Adam Zampa

The decision to parachute Adam Zampa in for a Sheffield Shield match has caused a major stir, with fingers being pointed at Cricket Australia.

  • Tom Decent
Cricketers from NSW including Sean Abbott (second from right) and Tasmania mark 10 years since cricketer Phillip Hughes died at the SCG.

‘Incredibly brave’: Abbott consoled during emotional SCG tribute to Phillip Hughes

Ten years to the day since the 25-year-old’s death, players stand for a minute’s silence before play at the SCG.

  • Tom Decent
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Cricket coach Neil D’Costa.

‘I couldn’t sleep ... you can’t stop thinking about it’: Mentor opens up on Phillip Hughes’ death

Few people knew Hughes like Neil D’Costa. In a candid interview, the late Test batsman’s coach opens up on life without his “little mate”.

  • Tom Decent
Adam Zampa warms up ahead of the Sheffield Shield match between NSW and Tasmania at the SCG.

‘This selection is a very bad one’: Taylor asks why Blues picked Zampa

Test great Mark Taylor believes the selection of Adam Zampa for a Sheffield Shield match sends the wrong message as the spinner pushes for a Test debut in Sri Lanka.

  • Tom Decent
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Prodding for a penalty

And praying for a safe pair of hands.

Marcus Harris is expected to open in both games for Australia A.

The call that shows Marcus Harris is still firmly in Test opener’s race

The Victorian left-hander is slated to open in both games for Australia A, in an indication he may have the inside running on NSW’s Sam Konstas for the vacant berth at the top of the order.

  • Tom Decent and Andrew Wu

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