Sheffield Shield | Twitter reacts to Boland rubbishes Konstas' unorthodox play in whites by knocking off the timber
The rapid evolution of T20 cricket has started to leave a footprint in cricket’s red-ball format with numerous players looking to counterattack the bowlers right from the start. In a similar attempt, young Sam Konstas tasted the drawbacks of blazing all guns against Victoria’s Scott Boland.
Eyeing to seal a victory in the upcoming round of the Shield, the New South Wales chose to bat first after winning the toss. Backing their captain, openers Sam Konstas and Nic Maddinson opted for an aggressive approach against the new ball. Despite hitting a four towards third man off a reverse scoop against Scott Boland, Konstas fell cheaply trying to sweep a fast bowler early in the morning session.
Having gathered 30 runs in the first two overs, Konstas, who forms one-half of the batting pair, tried to sweep Boland on the first ball of the third over. As the young gun tried to shuffle across the line he ended up sweeping all over the line as the fuller ball skidded onto the stumps. In no time, Konstas’ attacking intent was rubbished, courtesy of a Boland special, sparking Twitterverse discourse.
Not this time mate!Hahahahahah Konstas pic.twitter.com/Kx4EKQY1JV
— JB (@Jonobakerr) February 17, 2025
Promising start, unlucky end!
Sam Konstas has shown signs of tempering his aggression before being caught at point for 17 in NSW's Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria.https://t.co/ciB5v0sBnE
— Neos Kosmos (@NeosKosmos) February 19, 2025Sometimes!
Sam Konstas is not worth any air time
— Tommy nevill (@tommy_nevill) February 19, 2025Konstas in defense ? Wow!
Sam Konstas is playing defensive now?! Damn.
— ~S♡ (@_shawtyspitsfax) February 19, 2025Sam or Bryce?
1 off 19...not sure if this is Sam Konstas or Bryce Street🤔 #SheffieldShield🏏 pic.twitter.com/qmPd4bAYKp
— Dylan McArdle (@d__mac77) February 19, 2025What do you guys think?!!!
Some disagreement from the Aussies here so will pop a poll below, what would Sam Konstas average in the Championship? https://t.co/NyjYrDYR2t
— No Context County Cricket (@NoContextCounty) February 19, 2025Harsh take. Give him time.
Sam konstas is the most ugliest cricketer and opener. This sort of cricket doesn't last long, may look good sometime but not everytime. Players like jaiswal keeps test cricket alive.
— Prashant Shanbhag (@iampshanbhag18) February 19, 2025Yeah !!
Konstas throwing his wicket away playing stupid shots gimmick 🔥🔥
— Thommo 🇦🇺 (@BigOlThommo) February 18, 2025Wait and See!!!
Curious as to how Konstas approaches his innings today. 👀 #SheffieldShield
— daniel (@DHikisz) February 19, 2025