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'He Is Mad' -Steve Smith Opens Up On Konstas For His Fiery Attitude In Boxing Day Test

Steve Smith and Sam Konstas (Source:@AP)Steve Smith and Sam Konstas (Source:@AP)

The 19-year-old Sam Konstas became the talk of the town and was seen proactive on the field during the recently concluded fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. 

The young Australian opener made an instant impact, both with his bat and his fiery on-field demeanor. The aggressive right-hander was also at the center of attention for his spirited exchanges with the Indian players, particularly Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal. His on-field banter, including imitating Kohli’s infamous ‘shoulder incident’. 

Throughout the five-day match, Konstas was visibly energetic and engaged. His altercation with Kohli, which saw the two exchanging words on Day 4, became one of the talking points of the Test. 

Sam Konstas when fielding in the outfield, was also engaged with the fans as he posed for photographs, signed autographs and pumped the crowd to cheer for the team. 

Steve Smith Takes A Funny Jab At Sam Konstas

Speaking after Australia's dominant victory, Steve Smith was full of praise for the 19-year-old's performance and his infectious energy. In his post-match comments, Smith shared his thoughts on Konstas' contributions to the team. He couldn’t help but chuckle at Konstas' bold on-field antics. 

It would not be wrong to say that, Sam Konstas impressive debut performance, both as a player and a personality, has made him one of the most exciting young talents in Australian cricket in recent times. His aggressive approach with the bat and fearless mentality have made him a natural fit in the aggressive Australian style of play.