BBL 2025-26: David Warner backs Sam Konstas’ natural game amid hype around youngster

Former Australian cricketer David Warner has advised Sam Konstas to remain grounded in the midst of the sudden attention he has received following a recent run-scoring outburst. Warner and Konstas will represent Sydney Thunder in the 2018 BBL, which begins on December 14.

The southpaw also discussed his likely place in the Thunder’s middle order to accommodate a left-handed batter lower down. Returning to Konstas,

David Warner was certain that the experienced players surrounding the youngster would help him deal with the attention.

“That’s more for a match-up and strategic point of view. We don’t have that left-hander in the middle [order] that we’ve been looking for. It’s a conversation we’re having. The best form of currency is runs and he’s [Sam Konstas] doing that at the moment. When you do get thrown in the limelight, it can be a deer in the headlights. You can get overwhelmed and sucked into the hype around everything. But he has great support around him that will keep him level-headed,” stated Warner, as quoted by.

The erstwhile Australian opener underscored the importance of letting Konstas play his natural game. He also highlighted how crucial will it be to ensure the emerging player continues to enjoy his cricket amid all the expectations surrounding him.

“You just have to allow him to keep playing his natural game. He had his taste of Test cricket last year, he probably got a lot of advice, as you do as a youngster. But as a youngster, you have to try to take on board what you think is required for you. You have to stick true to what you believe in and how you go about your game. He might have changed things. For us, it’s about protecting him and making sure he’s enjoying the game,” he added.