Sam Konstas has been encouraged to play at the tempo he feels is right in the upcoming four-day series against India A in Lucknow as he begins a run of first-class cricket that will determine his immediate Test future.

After making 50 runs in six innings against West Indies, Konstas' mission to save his Test place starts this week. While what happens in the Sheffield Shield during October will likely prove more relevant than the two games in India there will still be eyes on how he performs, especially in the second match when India A are expected to field Mohammed Siraj in their attack.

Australia A are coached by former national captain Tim Paine and he hasn't prescribed any particular way that Konstas should go about his work. Konstas has struggled to find a consistent battin

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