Sam Konstas departs Sri Lanka tour

Sam Konstas ‘understood’ why selectors sent him home from Australia’s Test tour of Sri Lanka
Selectors then made the decision to send him back home in time for New South Wales’ Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland to give him some time out in the middle ahead of a possible berth in the World Test Championship final, where Head will slot back down into the middle order.
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Konstas leaves Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield
Sam Konstas' Sri Lanka tour is officially over with the teenage star returning to Australia to play Sheffield Shield cricket for New South Wales. Despite an impressive first two Tests, Konstas was replaced at the top of the batting order by the more experienced Travis Head in last week's series opener in Galle.
Cricket-Konstas released from Australia squad to play Sheffield Shield
Teen opener Sam Konstas has been released from Australia's squad ahead of the second test in Sri Lanka and will return home to play for New South Wales in their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland in Brisbane.
Sam Konstas departs Sri Lanka tour early to focus on Sheffield Shield
The decision comes after Konstas was not considered for selection in the second Test, with the Australian think tank keen on ensuring the 19-year-old gains more first-class experi
Australia batter leaves Sri Lanka midway through the series to play in this tournament
Not selected to open in Sri Lanka after a successful debut against India, teenager Sam Konstas headed back to Australia to play domestic cricket.
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