Aussie cricket legends react to Sam Konstas as teen’s ‘cocky’ act backfires

News.com.au - 04/01
Australian cricket legends are urging Sam Konstas to cool his jets after the teenerage appeared to light a fire under India that might end up costing the Aussies the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Australian cricket legends are urging Sam Konstas to cool his jets after the teenerage appeared to light a fire under India that might end up costing the Aussies the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

In the final over of Day 1 at the SCG, Indian spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and the Aussie youngster had to be separated by the on-field umpire.

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Bumrah wasn’t impressed by Australia’s time wasting tactics and after dismissing Usman Khawaja with the last ball of the day, Bumrah made a beeline for Konstas as the Indian team, including Virat Kohli, hollered around him.

It was a dramatic way to conclude Day 1, but Konstas may have learned the hard way that it’s those type of moments that can turn a Test match on its head.

Konstas didn’t back down when play resumed on Saturday, ramping Bumrah for a boundary.

But the 19-year-old didn’t last long at the crease as Australia’s top order coll...
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