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[Watch] Kohli Gives Death Stare, Siraj Fumes As Konstas Faces RCB Aggression On Debut

Debashis Sarangi∙ Updated: Dec 26 2024, 6:15 AM

Virat Kohli's stare at Konstas [Source: @gavaskar_theman/X]Virat Kohli's stare at Konstas [Source: @gavaskar_theman/X]

Australian youngster Sam Konstas had an eventful day as a debutant in Test cricket. Opening the batting for Australia, Konstas initially struggled against India's rampant bowling attack before smashing a few delightful boundaries to get going. However, apart from his aggressive batting, what grabbed the fans' attention was his heated exchange with India's veteran duo of Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj. 

The incident occurred during the tenth over of Australia's first innings when Sam Konstas was trying to dominate the Indian pace attack with sheer audacity. After scoring two runs off the first three deliveries, the promising batter tried to hit the ball through the V region and dispatch one of Siraj's full deliveries into the fence. 

However, the bowler was able to stop the ball on his follow-through using his left foot. After getting hit just over his ankle, Siraj exchanged a few words with Konstas in order to unsettle his rhythm. Former Indian captain Virat Kohli also got involved in the high-intensity drama, trying to pressurise Konstas with his sledge and gestures. 

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However, despite the Indian players' rigorous attempts, Sam Konstas was unbothered and minded his own business while batting in the middle. The swashbuckling opener showed glimpses of his extraordinary stroke-play, leaving India rattled with his fireworks. At the time of writing, the hosts were 76 for none in 13.3 overs, with Konstas and Khawaja batting on 55* and 20*, respectively.