The exchange came after Konstas clashed with India’s players while making his debut during last week’s fourth Test in Melbourne, won by Australia.
Although he played and missed early on there, he caught the eye by ramping Bumrah for two fours and a six in making 60 in his first international innings.
During the knock, he was involved in an altercation with Kohli, who was fined for what was deemed a shoulder barge in the middle.
In Sydney, Konstas repeated his attacking batting approach, charging the first ball of the innings bowled by Bumrah and later backing away in an attempted cut in the final over.
Former Australia coach and batter Darren Lehmann told ABC Grandstand he hoped Konstas was not “getting caught up in the hype”.
“I don’t mind all of the backing up your players and the bravado,” Lehmann said. “But you can’t win. Australia didn’t win – they lost the wicket of Usman.
“I hope Sam is not getting caught up in the hype because I have seen him play really good innings – Test-match innings with good defence.”
Australia debutant Beau Webster said: “Sammy, he’s a very confident young man.
“That’s what they do these days these youngsters, they sort of get in, get after it and put themselves out there. And you know, he’s got all the skills and all the talent to back it up – so hopefully he has a really good day tomorrow and puts a few runs on the board and gets us into a decent position.”
Australia v India: Sam Konstas ‘under India’s skin’ after fiery finish in Sydney
After a tense and fiery finish to the third Test match between Australia and India in Sydney, tensions between the two teams are at an all-time high. Australian all-rounder Sam Konstas has seemingly gotten under India’s skin with his aggressive on-field antics and trash talk.
Konstas, known for his fiery temperament and competitive spirit, was seen exchanging heated words with several Indian players during the match. His aggressive sledging and confrontational attitude seemed to have rattled the Indian team, who were visibly frustrated by his antics.
The tension came to a head during the final moments of the match, when a heated exchange between Konstas and Indian captain Virat Kohli almost escalated into a physical altercation. The umpires had to intervene to separate the two players, but the damage had already been done.
Despite the controversy surrounding his behavior, Konstas remains unapologetic and defiant, claiming that he was simply trying to get under India’s skin and disrupt their focus. His aggressive tactics seem to have worked, as the Indian team appeared distracted and agitated throughout the match.
As the two teams prepare for the fourth Test match, all eyes will be on Konstas to see if he can continue to unsettle the Indian team and help Australia secure a series victory. With tensions running high and emotions running wild, the stage is set for an epic showdown between the two cricketing giants.
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