But at the same time, Konstas insisted on being present in the current moment \u2013 of being at the MCG with the Australian Test team. Konstas, 19, was called into the Australia Test squad for last two games against India at the expense of Nathan McSweeney.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The expectation from Konstas is for him to be a more aggressive partner for veteran opener Usman Khawaja. \u201cI do but I\u2019m not going to say what it is, but (I will) just be trying to put pressure back onto the bowlers. They are all very good bowlers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cObviously, they\u2019re the best in the world, but I\u2019m looking forward to the challenge, and hopefully I\u2019ll get to experience that this week. I\u2019ve watched (Bumrah) quite a bit, but (I\u2019m) just trying to be in the moment. And hopefully I get the opportunity on Boxing Day.\u201d said Konstas to reporters on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In his first practice session with the Australian team, Konstas talked about being welcomed by skipper Pat Cummins and premier batter Steve Smith in the dressing room. \u201cI think for me, what an amazing opportunity at my age. Pat Cummins and the group have welcomed me in, so it feels like a family. It\u2019s been awesome, a dream come true, and hopefully I get to represent my country.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a huge honour, as a kid I\u2019ve always dreamed of it. I\u2019m trying to keep it as simple as possible, get my prep right and see what happens. It\u2019s happened really quick \u2026 I wasn\u2019t too fazed. But I feel like I\u2019m a pretty relaxed person and I\u2019m just trying to live in the moment.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also revealed about the advice he got from his mentor, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson, who will be arriving in Melbourne along with Konstas family members on Thursday. \u201cJust another day at it, back myself and be fearless. I admire Shane Watson a lot. I like to take the game on and put pressure on the bowlers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a huge honour, as a kid I\u2019ve always dreamed of it. I\u2019m trying to keep it as simple as possible, get my prep right and see what happens. It\u2019s happened really quick \u2026 I wasn\u2019t too fazed. But I feel like I\u2019m a pretty relaxed person and I\u2019m just trying to live in the moment.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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