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Watch: Sam Konstas Teases India Fans At MCG, Mimics Shoulder-Barge Incident With Virat Kohli

The shoulder-barging incident between Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli has been one of the most controversial moments of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, resulting in a 20 per cent match fee fine for Virat Kohli along with one ICC demerit point. Now, Sam Konstas has used the incident to fuel banter with the Indian fans present at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). While fielding on Day 3 of the fourth Test, Konstas walked up towards Indian fans and mimicked a shoulder-barge action in front of them.

Ex-Australia Star Apologises To Virat Kohli For Controversial Take, Says "Shouldn't Have..."

Former Australian cricket team star Kerry O'Keeffe apologised to Virat Kohli for calling him "arrogant" during the fourth Test match between India and Australia in Melbourne. Following the on-field spat between Kohli and debutant Sam Konstas, O'Keeffe said that Kohli's "entire career was built on arrogance" and even added that the star India batter could not take the fact that his aggression was met with a similar reaction from a youngster making his Test debut. "Kohli has built his whole career on arrogance. Suddenly, he identified that in a debutant and seemed to resent it," O'Keeffe said.

Virat Kohli At Fault For Yashasvi Jaiswal Run-Out? Sunil Gavaskar Says "Not Really Necessary..."

Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar and former Australia opener Justin Langer on Friday said Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal could have avoided attempting the "risky" single that led to the latter's run-out, giving Australia a potentially decisive breakthrough in the fourth Test in Melbourne. Jaiswal, who made a breezy 118-ball 82 on the second day of the game, was way short of his crease after a mix-up with Kohli (36) while attempting a quick single. "It would have been a quick run, and somebody like Virat Kohli would definitely have made it. But the thing was, he looked at the fielder. When you look at the fielder, when you turn, you've lost that vital second. Your balance is completely off. And it would have been a tight run," Gavaskar told Star Sports.

Watch: Day After Sam Konstas Face-Off, Virat Kohli's Sweet Gesture For Steve Smith Goes Viral

A day after Virat Kohli's shoulder-bumping incident with Sam Konstas, the India star was seen sharing a heartfelt moment with opponent batter Steve Smith. Notably, Kohli was involved in a heated face-off with Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Kohli's act even saw him getting a fine of 20 per cent match fee from the International Cricket Council and one demerit point. However, what Kohli did on the next day of the match was just praiseworthy. He did something which will work as an inspiration for all.

"Could Have Got Him Out 6-7 Times In 2 Overs": Jasprit Bumrah's Blunt Take On Sam Konstas With Whom Virat Kohli Clashed

Jasprit Bumrah said on Saturday he "never felt" he was far away from a wicket even as Australia's 19-year-old Test debutant Sam Konstas went after India's champion pacer in what is a rare sight in international cricket. Bumrah said it was an interesting battle against Konstas on the opening day of the fourth Test but believed he could have got the better out on six-seven occasions in the first two overs. Konstas, who played some unconventional shots on way to an impressive 60 off 65 balls, hit Bumrah for two sixes during his knock. This was the first time in three years that Bumrah was hit for a six in Test cricket.

Ravi Shastri's Rant Against "Desperate" Australia As Virat Kohli Gets Labelled 'Clown'

The Virat Kohli vs Sam Konstas altercation on Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia became a big talking point among fans and experts. While Kohli was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over his act and was handed a 20 percent fine on match fee, Australian media isn't entirely happy with the weightage of the punishment. The Friday morning papers, ahead of the start of Day 2 in Melbourne, went viral on social media with certian publications deciding to insult Kohil by calling him a 'joker'. Former India coach Ravi Shastri, who is in Australia as an expert, labelled the local media 'desperate' over the nature of the coverage.

"Virat Kohli Sent Him Back...": Steve Smith Provides New Insight Into Yashasvi Jaiswal Run-Out

Australia's Steve Smith credited a last-session breakthrough, including the dramatic run-out of Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal at the end of the second day's play as the turning point in the Boxing Day Test that could decide the outcome of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Smith highlighted the mix-up between Jaiswal and Virat Kohli as a "huge play" that shifted momentum decisively in Australia's favour. “It looks like Jaiswal called ‘yes' and ran and Virat sent him back. It is as simple as that,” Smith said after the second day's play.

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Rishabh Pant Departs After Flashy Shot, India Stare At Follow On

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: India have lost the first wicket of the day in Rishabh Pant. That's a crucial blow as no other specialist batter is left! With four wickets remaining, India are still some way from the follow-on score.

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Watch: Sam Konstas Teases India Fans At MCG, Mimics Shoulder-Barge Incident With Virat Kohli

Ex-Australia Star Apologises To Virat Kohli For Controversial Take, Says "Shouldn't Have..."

Virat Kohli At Fault For Yashasvi Jaiswal Run-Out? Sunil Gavaskar Says "Not Really Necessary..."

Watch: Day After Sam Konstas Face-Off, Virat Kohli's Sweet Gesture For Steve Smith Goes Viral

"Could Have Got Him Out 6-7 Times In 2 Overs": Jasprit Bumrah's Blunt Take On Sam Konstas With Whom Virat Kohli Clashed

Ravi Shastri's Rant Against "Desperate" Australia As Virat Kohli Gets Labelled 'Clown'

"Virat Kohli Sent Him Back...": Steve Smith Provides New Insight Into Yashasvi Jaiswal Run-Out

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Rishabh Pant Departs After Flashy Shot, India Stare At Follow On