Sam Konstas makes statement with another Sheffield Shield century ahead of Test squad selection

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Sam Konstas has enhanced his chances for another Test recall with a big century for NSW, with Greg Chappell declaring it was inevitable the young star would bounce back.

Sam Konstas has enhanced his chances for another Test recall with a big century for NSW, with Greg Chappell declaring it was inevitable the young star would bounce back.

Konstas reached 173 for NSW on Friday, as South Australia went to stumps at 2-50 in pursuit of their fourth-innings Sheffield Shield target of 290 against the Blues at Sydney’s Cricket Central.

Selectors will name their squad for the first Test against New Zealand late next week, with Konstas in the frame after three triple-figure scores for the Blues this summer.

“I always felt he (Konstas) would bounce back, because he is a talented player,” former Test captain and selector Chappell told reporters on Friday.

“I have always thought Sammy was a good player and I think Sammy believes he can be a good player ... and that’s half the battle.

“The fact he’s had a bit of a look, and knows what’s coming, knows where he’s got to get to ... I think it’s great to see him bouncing back.”

Konstas scored 163 runs at 16.3 in his first stint as a Test opener, but selectors are firm of the opinion that he is now benefiting from his time in the Australian team.

The 21-year-old is now the leading run-scorer in the Shield this summer, with 426 runs at an average of 85.20.

And with Marnus Labuschagne already dropped for next month’s first Test against the Black Caps, the door is open for a recall.

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