Konstas made his debut in the fourth Test on Thursday, December 26, replacing Nathan McSweeney in the playing XI. He adopted an ultra-aggressive strategy against India's new ball bowlers, including in-form Jasprit Bumrah. Konstas reverse-scooped Jasprit Bumrah for six in just the third over of the match.
“Kohli shifted ground to make contact,” former Australian spinner Kerry O’Keeffe said on Fox Cricket’s commentary.
Have a look at the incident right here:
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 26, 2024
Australian legend Ricky Ponting criticized Virat Kohli for instigating a confrontation with Sam Konstas. Ponting stated that Kohli walked across the pitch to deliberately provoke the batsman. He said that the umpires and referee would likely review the incident, adding Kohli may have some questions to answer.
“I have no doubt that the umpires and the referee will have a good look at that. Fielders should be nowhere near the batsman at that stage. Every fieldsman on the ground knows where the batsmen will congregate and get together."
"Have a look where Virat walks. Virat's walked one whole pitch over to his right and instigated that confrontation. No doubt in my mind whatsoever."- Ricky Ponting #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/zm4rjG4X9A
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 26, 2024
Ravindra Jadeja Dismissed Sam Konstas in His 2nd Over
Rohit Sharma brought on left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja shortly after. Jadeja had trapped Sam Konstas in his first over, but the umpire ruled it not out. However, Jadeja managed to dismiss Konstas in his second over.
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