Sam Konstas opened up on why the Pink Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground holds a ‘special’ place for him. On Sunday, the youngster was a part of the Australian team that beat India by six wickets at the SCG to win the five-match Test series 3-1.
The Sydney Test is celebrated as the Pink Test since 2009 in the honour of legendary fast bowler Glenn McGrath’s wife Jane, who passed away with breast cancer back in 2008.
Talking about his affinity for the Pink Test, Konstas recalled that his cousin died of leukaemia while his beloved grandfather passed away with bowel cancer.
“Obviously it’s a special event, the McGrath Foundation, and hopefully we spread more awareness for cancer, get the funds in, because I remember my cousin passed away with leukaemia and my grandpa with bowel cancer. So obviously we hope we spread awareness and get the cure,” Konstas said in an interview with Triple M cricket.
‘Probably my fault’
Konstas also talked about the heated exchange with Jasprit Bumrah, who won the Player of the Series award. After he confronted Bumrah in the Sydney Test, the Indian speedster dismissed Usman Khawaja. Konstas admitted that it was his “fault” and also credited Bumrah.
“Oh, I didn’t get too fazed. Unfortunately, Uzi got out. He was trying to buy some time a little bit. It was probably my fault, but it happens. It’s cricket. Credit to Bumrah. He got the wicket, but obviously great performance from the team,” Konstas added.
Konstas came to the limelight after playing some audacious strokes of Bumrah to score his maiden Test fifty in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In two Tests, Konstas scored 113 runs at an average of 28.25 with scores of 60, 8, 23 and 22 to his name.
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