'Pink Test' takes on emotional significance for Sam Konstas after losing family to cancer

The Pink Test at Sydney which spreads awareness about cancer holds special significance for Sam Konstas for the young Australian batting sensation lost his close family members to the dreaded diseaseThe Sydney match has been celebrated as the Pink Test since 2009 in honour of Glenn McGraths late wife Jane who passed away after a battle with breast cancer in 2008 with the McGrath foundation raising millions of dollars for the causeDuring an interview on Triple M cricket Konstas revealed how his cousin died of leukemia and his grandpa of bowel cancer and expressed hope the match at SCG would continue to raise awareness about the diseaseObviously its a special event the McGrath Foundation and hopefully we spread more awareness for cancer get the funds in because I remember my cousin passed away with leukaemia and my grandpa with bowel cancerSo obviously we hope we spread awareness and get the cure Konstas saidKonstas was involved in a heated exchange with India captain Jasprit Bumrah during the fifth Test here but the 19yearold said he remains unfazed by the incidentThe drama unfolded when Konstas confronted Bumrah who was getting frustrated with Usman Khawaja taking extra time to take guard The confrontation forced the umpires to intervene and Bumrah later dismissed Khawaja off the final ball of the day and gave Konstas a sendoffOh I didnt get too fazed Unfortunately Uzi got out He was trying to buy some time a little bit It was probably my fault but it happens Its cricket Konstas saidCredit to Bumrah He got the wicket but obviously great performance from the teamWhen asked about his fiery approach to his opponents Konstas said Dont know Whatevers on the field I just try to do my best and yeah I guess I got a few nerves on the other teamDont think its kicked in yet Konstas on dream debutKonstas had a dream debut during the Boxing Day Test at MCG where he took on Bumrah en route to an audacious 60 off 65 balls in front of a near sellout crowd The home team won that game by 184 runs before beating India by six wickets at SCG to claim the fivematch series 31 ending a wait of 10 yearsYeah its been quite special Obviously Mark Taylor presenting my bag and to top it off with the win today was yeah outstanding from the team he saidI dont think its kicked in yet but hopefully in the next few days well soak up reflect on it but its been awesomeThe teams been outstanding to me and just letting me play my natural game Pat Cummins is a great leader and hopefully we can keep going onThe series defeat also dashed Indias hopes of securing a spot in the World Test Championship WTC final with Australia setting up a summit showdown with South AfricaAsked if he was feeling nervous before his debut Konstas said No I was very calm I was talking to my parents and all my teammatesBut obviously it was a packed stadium and Uzi Khawaja said my journal was pumped when I was batting but I didnt feel that but obviously it was a good debut and glad to get two winsAfter impressing against India Konstas is expected to be included in the squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tourWhen asked if the fans would see the same Konstas he said Yeah Im not too sure if Im selected yet I think well find out in the next few days but obviously adapting to different conditions maybe well find a new Sam but I think so but time will tellWith agency inputs