Sam Konstas has sent a timely reminder to Australian selectors, blasting a brilliant century for the Prime Minister’s XI against India.
The teenage sensation was in the mix for a Test spot before ultimately being overlooked in favour of South Australia’s Nathan McSweeney for the vacant opener role.
However, after a horror performance in the series opener at Optus Stadium, pressure is mounting on Australia’s top order and Konstas will give the decision-makers some food for thought after belting India’s bowling attack on Sunday afternoon.
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Konstas reached triple figures off just 90 deliveries at Manuka Oval, facing the likes of Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj with the pink ball.
The 19-year-old also produced one of the most incredible reverse ramp shots to dispatch Akash Deep to the boundary.
Matt Renshaw’s hopes of an Aussie recall were dashed after being dismissed for 5, while the in-form Jayden Goodwin failed to fire and was out for 4.
Ollie Davies and Sam Harper were both out for ducks as Rana showed his class, taking four wickets off the back of an impressive Test debut in Perth.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test because of personal reasons, was named to play as he eyes off a return in Adelaide.
The match was initially meant to be a two-day fixture before rain swept through Canberra and reduced it to a one-day tour game.