India, July 29 -- Indian fans can never forget Sam Konstas. In 2024-25, then a 19-year-old, Konstas rattled India not a little. His run-ins with Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, his brazen ramp shots against the Indian pacer, his useful innings at the top of the order that helped Australia eventually win 3-1, all have become legends of cricketing folklore.

He played three more Tests later that year but failed to live up to the raised expectations. He has not played for Australia in any of the formats since. However, in what is good news for the Konstas family, his older brother, Billy, has found himself an international team to represent. Not Australia, of course, but a country far away in Europe. A country yet to make its mark in interna...