# Cricket: Young opening batter Sam Konstas received his first central contract from Cricket Australia for the next season, including June’s final of the World Test Championship against South Africa and the Ashes Series against England. The 19-year-old impressed in December’s Boxing Day Test against India when he knocked 60 off just 65 balls on debut. He is one of 23 men’s players being awarded contracts. Head of selectors George Bailey says Konstas is seen as a promising young player who will continue to develop.
Cricket: Young opener Konstas gets first central contract from Cricket Australia