Konstas fails again as veteran sends reminder to selectors – Wide World of Sports

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Sam Konstas has failed again in his highly-anticipated Sheffield Shield return, unable to bat NSW to victory.
Against Queensland, NSW were chasing 418 for the win, but after firing early on day three, Konstas couldn't back up his efforts on day four.
After ending day three on 9 not out with some impressive reverse ramps and charges down the wicket, the 19-year-old added just 13 to that total on day four.
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He nicked off to young star Tom Straker, leaving after making just 22.
It means the opening batter has an average of just 18 runs across his past eight innings, between Test, BBL and Shield cricket.
A dejected Sam Konstas of New South Wales leaves the field as Queensland celebrate his wicket. Getty
Kurtis Patterson was the next Blue to go after managing just 18 in the second innings, leaving NSW 5-66 and in strife late.
A late surge from Jack Edwards (53 off 150) and Josh Philippe (80 off 143), had the Blues hopeful for a draw, but it wasn't to be for the visitors thanks to nifty bowling from veteran Michael Neser.
Neser took an impressive 3-72 in the second innings to add to his 3-32 in the first, with Xavier Bartlett taking seven wickets across the match.
The Bulls claimed a 188-run win at home.
Michael Neser of Queensland celebrates the wicket of Jack Edwards of New South Wales. Getty
Meantime, Victoria also fell heartbreakingly short against Tasmania by just 20 runs, despite a gallant innings from Peter Handscomb.
Handscomb, who returned from his time in Sri Lanka with the Australian Test side despite not playing any matches, made an impressive 93 off 162 in Victoria's second innings.
In what seemed like a comfortable position for Victoria after Handscomb's batting heroics, Tasmania's Kieran Elliott took a whopping 6-84 to steer the win for the hosts.
Peter Handscomb of Victoria made an impressive 93. Getty
Elliott managed an impressive 10 wickets across his two innings, rescuing the Tigers.
But Elliott had to combat a helpful knock from Victorian skipper Will Sutherland (18 off 16) as well as a short fight from Peter Siddle, before undoing both and helping the Tigers to victory.
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