Australian debutante Konstas himself Imitation with great joy Virat Kohli Shoulder barge during day two of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The incident, which went viral, added a touch of lighthearted banter to a high-stakes game.
A verbal exchange on the field with Virat Kohli
Konstas’s actions reminded fans of the moment that happened on day one when Kohli pushed the young batsman on his shoulder During the morning session, sparking a heated exchange that required the referee’s intervention to defuse tensions.
Kohli’s actions on day one, which occurred while Konstas was in scintillating form, drew criticism from former players and the Australian media, who described the Indian batsman as a “bully” and a “clown”. However, Konstas seemed unfazed by the encounter, and continued to punish the Indian bowlers with an array of unorthodox strokes. The 19-year-old’s dream debut saw him smash a brilliant 60 off 65 balls, including six boundaries and two sixes, paving the way for Australia’s 474-run first innings lead, aided by a century from Steve Smith.
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Sam Constas’ antics delight the MCG crowd
On day two, Konstas entertained a packed MCG crowd with his hilarious imitation of Kohli’s shoulder bump. While playing, the young cricketer made a cheeky gesture towards the Indian crowd, eliciting loud cheers and laughter from the Australian fans. Known for his antics, Konstas had already won over cricket fans with his lively presence on the field, enthusiastically cheering on the Australian fans. His actions not only added to the atmosphere, but also highlighted his ability to maintain high energy in a tense match.
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The simulation, in particular, struck a chord with the audience, which responded with thunderous applause. Konstas’ shoulder bump showed his light-hearted approach to on-pitch drama and demonstrated his maturity in handling the heated moment with humour. The incident became one of the highlights of the day, with fans applauding Konstas for his enthusiastic participation in the match beyond just his performance with the bat.
India vs Australia fight in MCG Test
Konstas’ brilliant first innings provided a strong platform for the Australian team, Complemented by a Steve Smith century They scored a high score of 475 in their first innings. Meanwhile, India struggled in their response, with Kohli managing just 36 runs before being dismissed Scott Boland. Kohli’s innings also saw crucial run outs including Yashavi JaiswalWhich increases India’s problems. However, the partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar For the ninth wicket, it provided some stability, which helped India recover to some extent.
