Australia’s teenage opener Sam Konstas has deleted Instagram from his phone to block out distractions and refocus on his cricket after a tough West Indies tour.
The 19-year-old averaged just 8.33 across three Tests in the Caribbean, putting his Ashes prospects under pressure. Determined to turn things around, Konstas says social media had to go.
“I’m actually off Instagram now … It’s about not having that distraction. I’m trying to give myself the best opportunity to perform at the highest level,” he said.
Konstas has the backing of senior teammates, with Pat Cummins stressing the need for rest, while Steve Smith continues to provide batting advice.
Despite the setback, Sydney Thunder have reaffirmed their faith, handing Konstas a four-year contract extension through to the 2028–29 BBL season — a move GM Trent Copeland called one of the “easiest decisions” of his career.