Opener Sam Konstas, who is set to make his debut for Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday, has enlisted the assistance of his coach specifically to prepare for India fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. Former Bangladesh first-class batsman Tahmid Islam serves as Konstas’s personal batting coach. Konstas, a product of Cranbrook School in Sydney, has benefited from Tahmid’s coaching since his formative years. 

Former Australia Test player Shane Watson has also contributed to Konstas’s development. However, Konstas prefers to refine his skills under Tahmid’s guidance prior to major competitions. An insider from the Australian team remarked, “Sam has not had the opportunity to train with Australian team coach Andrew McDonald and assistant coach Michael Di Venuto. In light of this, Konstas sought permission to have his personal coach accompany him for the Boxing Day Test, which was duly approved by the team management.”