Jan 03, 2025 01:21 PM IST
Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas had a go at each other before the umpires intervened, but the India pacer won the battle, having the last laugh.
Move over Virat Kohli vs the Australian media. A new rivalry is brewing in the ongoing India vs Australia series: Jasprit Bumrah vs Sam Konstas. Round 1 of the Bumrah vs Konstas battle belonged to the 19-year-old as in the previous Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last week, the Aussie youngster took on the India pacer, demonstrating a ruthless display of batting against the world’s best fast bowler. Konstas smashed Bumrah for 32 runs in two overs – 14 off one and 18 off another. Bumrah later said that he ‘could have dismissed Konstas 7-8 times in the first two overs’, but at that moment, it was evident that India’s pace spearhead was rattled.
Bumrah made a strong comeback in the second innings, dismissing Konstas cheaply and winning Round 2. However, the third Round, which took place in the closing moments on Day 1 of the 5th Test in Sydney, promises to take the cake hands down. Bumrah and Konstas were involved in a heated exchange in the final over of the day before the India pacer had the last laugh. Usman Khawaja, taking strike, made Bumrah wait just as he was about to start his run-up. The tactics to ensure it was the last over of the day didn’t sit too well with Bumrah, and just as he expressed his displeasure, Konstas, at the non-striker end, decided to rile him up.
Bumrah walks away the winner
Words were spoken, and tempers flew. But before it could get out of hand, the umpires intervened. Konstas didn’t look too pleased himself. But all that effort from the youngster to again throw Bumrah off guard didn’t help as the pacer struck next ball, getting Khawaja out caught behind. To further rub it in, Bumrah, instead of celebrating the wicket, immediately turned around and charged at Konstas to show it off. It didn’t help that Konstas had hit Bumrah for a four off the first ball of the innings.
“Bumrah, who turned to Konstas. He [Konstas] learns a tough lesson in his second Test match,” said Adam Gilchrist on air.
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In a fiery clash between India and Australia during the third Test match, tensions reached a boiling point as Jasprit Bumrah charged at Sam Konstas after dismissing Usman Khawaja. The heated exchange between the players escalated quickly, with words exchanged and tempers flaring.
Bumrah’s aggressive reaction to dismissing Khawaja left the spectators shocked, as he charged towards Konstas in a fit of anger. The umpires had to intervene quickly to prevent the situation from getting out of hand, but the damage had already been done.
Following the incident, Bumrah was reprimanded by the match officials and faced disciplinary action for his unsportsmanlike behavior. While emotions can run high in the heat of the moment, it is important for players to maintain their composure and respect their opponents on the field.
In a post-match interview, Bumrah reflected on the incident, admitting that he had let his emotions get the better of him. He expressed regret for his actions and acknowledged that he had learned a tough lesson from the confrontation.
As tensions continue to simmer between the two teams, it is crucial for players to remember the spirit of sportsmanship and uphold the values of fair play and respect on the cricket field. Hopefully, this incident will serve as a reminder for Bumrah and all players to keep their cool and focus on the game, rather than getting caught up in heated exchanges.
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