Canberra, ACT – Emerging Western Australian batter, Sam Konstas, has been named in the Prime Minister’s XI squad to face England in a pink-ball match at Manuka oval later this month. The inclusion marks a meaningful prospect for the young opener to test his skills against international competition.
The Prime Minister’s XI fixture serves as a key planning ground for Australian cricketers and a showcase of domestic talent. Konstas’ selection highlights the depth of talent within the Australian system and provides a platform for rising stars to gain valuable experience. The match will be broadcast live on Kayo Sports, Fox Cricket, ABC Sports, cricket.com.au, and the CA Live App.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his enthusiasm for the team, stating, ”the Prime Minister’s XI is a proud tradition in Australian cricket, and I’m thrilled to confirm the squad to face the England XI later this month. This team showcases the depth of talent in our domestic cricket system, and I’m particularly excited to see some of our emerging stars earn this opportunity.” He added, “It’s a fantastic stage for players to test themselves against international opposition and for fans to enjoy top-quality pink-ball cricket in Canberra.”
The match precedes the highly anticipated 2025-26 NRMA Insurance Men’s Ashes series, which will commence in Perth on November 21.The full Ashes schedule is as follows:
* first test: November 21-25, Perth Stadium, 1:20pm AEDT
* Second Test: december 4-8, The Gabba, Brisbane (D/N), 3pm AEDT
* Third Test: December 17-21, Adelaide Oval, 10:30am AEDT
* Fourth Test: December 26-30, MCG, Melbourne, 10:30am AEDT
* Fifth Test: January 4-8, SCG, Sydney, 10:30am AEDT
Prime Minister’s XI Squad: Steve Smith (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster, Sam Konstas.
England Squad: Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook (vc), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Mark Wood.
