Delhi: The Australian cricket team gave a debut opportunity to 19-year-old young batsman Sam Constas for the Melbourne Test against India. He was included in the team in place of Nathan McSweeney. In this way Sam Constas became the fourth youngest player to play Test cricket for Australia. Along with this, he also broke a 95 year old record in Melbourne. Let us know about this record.
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Constas surprised everyone
In the fourth Test match between India and Australia, Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat first. During the practice session, it was revealed that Kontas would get a chance to make his debut. In this way Constas became the 468th player to play Test cricket for Australia.
Half century run on debut
Constas scored a half-century on debut, for which his name also got included in a special record list. Constas scored a lot of runs in his innings and left Team India behind in the initial stages of the match. Seeing the work that Constas has done for Australia, it is expected that he can do more such feats for Australia in future.
95 year old record broken
Sam Constas broke a 95 year old record with his debut. Earlier this record was in the name of Clem Hill, who made his debut against England in 1896 at the age of 19 years and 96 days. Sam overtook him by debuting at the age of 19 years and 85 days. Apart from this, Archie Jackson, who opened with Don Bradman, was also left behind, who debuted in 1929 at the age of 19 years and 149 days.
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