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The Sydney Morning Herald: Trevor Bayliss, the legendary Australian coach who guided England to Ashes glory and a World Cup triumph said that he has seen something extraordinary in the 19-year-old Sam Konstas, which he calls a rare self-confidence and belief that he’s only witnessed in a handful of elite players.

Bayliss, now coaching the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League (BBL), believes it’s only a matter of time before Konstas is called up to represent Australia in Test cricket, potentially as early as the Boxing Day Test.

“What I can say is Sam has a self-confidence you don’t see in very many,” Bayliss told The Sydney Morning Herald. “I’ve only seen it in a few over the years, and all of those players were outstanding Test and international players - guys like (Michael) Clarke, (Brad) Haddin, (David) Warner, and (Steve) Smith.