Australia v India: Sam Konstas ‘under India’s skin’ after fiery finish in Sydney
The encounter came after Konstas clashed with an Indian player on his debut in the fourth Test in Melbourne last week, which Australia won.
Although he fumbled early in that match, he grabbed attention with his 60-run knock of two fours and a six in the first international innings, dismissing Bumrah.
During the knock on the door, he got into an argument. Kohli fined The middle is considered the shoulder barge.
In Sydney, Konstas repeated his attacking batting approach, charging towards the first ball of the innings bowled by Bumrah before backing away while trying to chip in the final over.
Former Australia coach and batsman Darren Lehmann told ABC Stand he hoped Constas would not “get caught up in the hype”.
“I don’t mind all the support and bravado for the players,” Lehmann said. “But you can’t win. Australia didn’t win – they lost the wicket of Usman.
“I hope Sam doesn’t get caught up in the hype because I saw him play a very good innings – a Test innings with good defence.”
Australian newcomer Beau Webster said: “Sammy, he’s a very confident young man.
“That’s what these young guys do now, they kind of go in, go after it and then put themselves out there. You know, he’s got all the skills and talent to back it up – so hopefully he has a really good performance tomorrow, We’re going to get some runs on the board and get us into a good spot.”
