Sam Konstas' whirlwind fortnight has seen the Aussie teenager clash with cricketing royalty, ramp Jasprit Bumrah and even show up to a Prime Minister's reception wearing a pair of Adidas Sambas. The 19-year-old is one of the biggest talking points in the cricketing world right now, for both his excellence with the bat in hand but also for his affable personality.
![[Konstas (left) notably clashed with Jasprit Bumrah (right) during the Sydney Test match]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/14/93787893-14255129-image-a-14_1736174614637.jpg)
From here on out, things are only going to change for Konstas. One big change that could come soon could relate to his playing contract and status in the squad. Should the 18-year-old Aussie star play in either of Australia's upcoming Tests against Sri Lanka at the end of this month, Konstas will, according to The Daily Telegraph, net himself a $225,000 bonus.
![[He was also seen taunting Virat Kohli in the Boxing Day Test after the ex-India captain had shoulder bumped him]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/14/93787915-14255129-image-a-15_1736174639376.jpg)
By playing a third Test, Konstas would be handed a Cricket Australia central contract, which can be worth around $346,641. The new deal would also see the 19-year-old be back paid for the difference between his new contract and his current New South Wales deal.
![[Konstas (pictured) was hailed by his captain Pat Cummins, who claimed the 19-year-old had been 'really good this series']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/14/93787923-14255129-image-a-16_1736174694572.jpg)
The Australian opening batsman has wowed fans with his ability and his confidence. Aussie batting sensation Sam Konstas could be set for a major pay rise should he be picked to play in this month's tour of Sri Lanka. Konstas (left) notably clashed with Jasprit Bumrah (right) during the Sydney Test match.
He was also seen taunting Virat Kohli in the Boxing Day Test after the ex-India captain had shoulder bumped him. He would walk out on debut in front of a crowd of 100,000 fans at the MCG, before going on to strike 60 runs off 65 balls, hitting two sixes and six fours.
