Those close to the 19-year-old are adamant - but high-profile figures are now publicly addressing the situation.

Australian selectors have been panned for the decision to leave Steve Smith out of the T20 World Cup squad, but NSW teammate Kurtis Patterson says he understands why they did it.

Teenager Sam Konstas truly made the hype around his name count as he scored a quick-fire fifty on debut as Australia raced to 112 for 1 at lunch on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against India ...

Sam Konstas is poised to be axed from the Cricket Australia contract list but Australia has prepared a soft landing for fringe players banished to the back blocks.