Haddin, a strong advocate for young players gaining match experience, believes Konstas should return to New South Wales to play in their upcoming Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland at the Gabba rather than carrying drinks in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on the matter, Haddin emphasised that Konstas\u2019 development will benefit more from time in the middle than merely being part of the squad without getting game time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got to remember he\u2019s only 19, so if they\u2019re not using him for the second Test, I would send him home to play state cricket,\u201d Haddin said. \u201cHe hasn\u2019t played a lot, and the more he plays, the better. He would\u2019ve had a good couple of weeks over there in Sri Lanka learning, so if he\u2019s not going to be needed, send him back home to bat,\" Haddin was quoted by Fox Cricket as saying.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While acknowledging that Konstas is learning valuable lessons from being around the senior squad, Haddin insisted that first-class experience is crucial at this stage of his career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe\u2019s only played 13 first-class games, and while he\u2019ll be picking the brains of the senior players, the best way for him to improve is by spending time in the middle.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite being omitted from the Test XI in Sri Lanka, Haddin expects Konstas to play a key role in Australia\u2019s Test future, particularly in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa in June.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think he\u2019s been left out of the side because Australia had a plan a long time ago of how they wanted to play in Sri Lanka,\u201d Haddin explained. \u201cWe\u2019ve seen how well Travis Head and Uzzie (Khawaja) played at the top of the order, but I think he (Konstas) will come straight back in for the Test Championship.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Konstas has been one of Australia\u2019s most exciting young batting prospects, rising rapidly over the past six months with strong performances in domestic and international cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe\u2019s come out of nowhere in the last six months because he\u2019s such a high-quality player and is still learning the game,\u201d Haddin added. \u201cHe\u2019s only a 19-year-old boy, the world is in front of him, and we\u2019re going to see a very good player for a very long time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia\u2019s decision to stick with experience over youth has so far paid off, with the visitors retaining the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy after a dominant innings-and-242-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe\u2019s come out of nowhere in the last six months because he\u2019s such a high-quality player and is still learning the game,\u201d Haddin added. \u201cHe\u2019s only a 19-year-old boy, the world is in front of him, and we\u2019re going to see a very good player for a very long time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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