AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas clash on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test

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The first day of the Boxing Day Test match ended with Australia scoring 311 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. The Australian innings was star-studded with well-joined strikes from the opening goal Usman Khwaja and no. 3 Marnus Labuschagne. However, it was a storming 60-run knock from the debutant, Constas himself which was the highlight of the Australian innings on the opening day.

Konstas with her unique batting skills quickly became a crowd favorite Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). It was not just his batting that was a talking point among fans and analysts, but his struggle with the Indian batting wizard. Virat Kohli it also became a major talking point on Christmas Day.

Sam Konstas shines against India at the MCG

The 19-year-old started his innings against India patiently but soon turned to a very familiar batting display. The debutant is known in the Australian circle for his batting outside the box and his ability to score quickly. The youngster did not disappoint the MCG crowd and started hitting all over the ground.

With Konstas hitting the pacers flawlessly, the Indian skipper decided to test the youngster with spin. Ravindra Jadeja he was called up to play on the 19th. Konstas failed to read Jadeja’s second delivery and gave away his wicket on a leg before wicket call from the Indian all-rounder. The Indian team could finally breathe a little easier as Jadeja delivers the much-needed breakthrough.

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The heated exchange between Kontas and Virat Kohli

By the time Konstas left the field, the tone of the Boxing Day Test had already been set by the debutant, not only with the bat but also with an intense encounter with Kohli. As the opening pair switched sides, Kohli, approaching the front end, collided shoulder to shoulder with the youngster. The confrontation provoked Konstas, who responded with a few words, in what many speculated was a deliberate attempt by Kohli to get under Konstas’ skin. The former Indian skipper hit back at Konstas with some words of his own before the on-field umpires and Australian batsman Khwaja stepped in to stop both players. Konstas was batting at 27 at the time of the clash with Kohli.

The encounter between the Australian opener and the Indian star batsman quickly went viral on the internet with reactions from cricket legends and fans alike.

Meanwhile, former Australian cricketer Ricky Pontingwho seemed furious with Kohli’s act, said: “Virat walked a full pitch to his (Konstas’) right and caused that faceoff. Without a doubt in my mind.” Ponting’s analysis further galvanized supporters on both sides, with some supporting Kohli and others furious at his actions.

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