Sam Konstas is an Australian top-order batter who became one of the talking points of Australian cricket in 2026, when he was left off Cricket Australia’s full contract list on April 1, 2026, and named for an India A tour as selectors explained the call. The young New South Wales opener remains one of the country’s most closely watched batting prospects.
A right-handed batter for New South Wales and Sydney Thunder, Konstas burst into national attention with a fearless Boxing Day Test debut against India in December 2024.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Sam James Konstas |
| Date of Birth | October 2, 2005 |
| Age | 21 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.86 m) |
| Team / Role | Australia / New South Wales / Sydney Thunder, Top-Order Batter |
Who Is Sam Konstas?
Sam Konstas is an Australian cricketer who plays as a right-handed top-order batter. He rose rapidly through New South Wales grade and Sheffield Shield cricket, earned a Test debut at 19, and became a fixture of Australian cricket conversation through 2025 and 2026.
Early Life & Background
Konstas was born in Sydney and developed through the New South Wales pathway, impressing with big scores in junior and second XI cricket. His aggressive, front-foot style and confidence against pace marked him out early as a future international opener.
Career
Konstas made his first-class debut for New South Wales and his Test debut for Australia against India at the MCG on Boxing Day 2024, scoring a memorable 60 in his first innings. He continued with New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. In 2026, his career took a widely reported turn: on April 1, 2026, Cricket Australia left him off its full contract list, with the ICC reporting that an India A tour was next for Konstas as selectors explained the decision, and on April 30, 2026, Sydney Thunder’s general manager backed him to become an all-format Australian player despite missing a 2026-27 Cricket Australia contract.
Facts About Sam Konstas
- He made his Test debut against India at the MCG on Boxing Day 2024, scoring 60 in his first innings.
- He plays for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League.
- He was left off Cricket Australia’s full contract list on April 1, 2026.
- An India A tour was named as his next step in April 2026.
- He is a right-handed top-order batter known for an aggressive, front-foot game.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sam Konstas?
Sam Konstas is 21 years old as of 2026. He was born on October 2, 2005.
How tall is Sam Konstas?
Sam Konstas is 6 ft 1 in tall, which is 1.86 m.
What team does Sam Konstas play for?
Sam Konstas plays for Australia, New South Wales and Sydney Thunder.
What happened to Sam Konstas in 2026?
In April 2026, Konstas was left off Cricket Australia’s full contract list and was named for an India A tour.
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