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"Will Leave That Up To ICC": Australia Head Coach Accuses India Of 'Intimidating' Sam Konstas

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald accused India of intimidating 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas with the way visitors surrounded him at the end of Day 1 of the fifth Test in an intimidating celebration. The incident took place on the last ball of Day 1, when young Konstas, who has repeatedly gotten under the skin of the visitors since making his debut in the fourth Test, was involved in an animated chat with skipper Jasprit Bumrah before the Indian spearhead went on to dismiss Usman Khawaja on the very next delivery.

"These Are Quite Impactful Runs": Sunil Gavaskar Praises Rishabh Pant's Fifty In SCG Test

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's valuable half-century were "impactful runs" in helping his team gain a sizeable lead over Australia at the end of the day two of fifth Test and also for playing some fine shots throughout his knock "in the front of the wicket". Pant finally scored a half-century, getting his fifty in just 30 balls during day two of the Test match at Sydney. The half-century came after a frustrating wait to convert his fine starts into something more meaningful that lasted four Test matches. However, he lost his wicket to Aussie skipper Pat Cummins and India ended at 141/6, with a lead of 145 runs.

Sam Konstas Blamed For Usman Khawaja Dismissal After Spat With Jasprit Bumrah: "Didn't Need..."

The atmosphere flared up when a heated altercation between Jasprit Bumrah and young Sam Konstas unfolded towards the final moments of Day 1 of the fifth and final Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Right before the final ball of the third over of Australia's innings, Usman Khawaja was making bowler Jasprit Bumrah wait to make sure no more overs were bowled in the day. Bumrah expressed his displeasure and Konstas, who was at the non-striker's end, decided to go after the India pacer. The umpire had to intervene to keep both the players away from each other.

Sanjay Bangar Feels Rishabh Pant's Fifty Put India In Position To Win SCG Test

Former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar hailed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's scintillating half-century against Australia at Sydney, saying that the 27-year-old's "bravery" has put India in a position from which India can win the Test match and draw the series. Pant scored his fifty in just 29 balls during day two of the Test match at Sydney. The half-century came after a frustrating wait to convert his fine starts into something more meaningful that lasted four Test matches. However, he lost his wicket to Aussie skipper Pat Cummins and India ended at 141/6, with a lead of 145 runs.

"Even 200 Might Not Be Enough": Sunil Gavaskar's Reality Check To India On SCG Test Target

The ongoing fifth and final Test between India and Australia is evenly poised heading into Day 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. While a total of 15 wickets fell on Day 2, India stand-in Jasprit Bumrah's injury was the highlight of the day. Bumrah bowled just one over after Lunch, with the likes of Prasidh Krishna (3-42), Mohammed Siraj (3-51) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (2-32) sharing the workload in his absence. Bumrah left the stadium with the team doctor and a security officer as shown on the live broadcast.

"Taken The Pants Of The Aussies": World Cup-Winner's Funny Praise For Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant played one of the most terrific knocks of his career in Test cricket on Saturday. With the Indian top order once again failing to give the side a strong start, Pant walked in on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test vs Australia with his side reeling at 59 for 3 and went on to hit the fastest fifty by a visiting batter on Australian soil. His contribution of 61 off 33 deliveries, laced with six fours and four sixes, received him a lot of praise by former India stars. Meanwhile, India's 1983 World Cup-winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth came up with a funny tweet to laud the southpaw.

"Not An Ordinary Captain": Gautam Gambhir, Team India Blasted For Leaving Rohit Sharma Out

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has strongly stated that India Test captain Rohit Sharma should not have been left out of the playing XI of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Rohit, amidst poor form that saw him scored 31 runs in five innings, did not feature in the side for the crucial fifth Test. However, Kaif has stated that Rohit is not any "ordinary" captain, and his contribution to Indian cricket alone should've seen him keep his spot in the XI, whether win, lose or draw.

"Cows Could Have...": Sunil Gavaskar Slams SCG Pitch As 15 Wickets Fall On Day 2 Of 5th Test

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar believes the green pitch at the fast-moving ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground would be questioned if the game was played in India, adding that the surface dishing out is not ideal for playing longer format games. After 11 wickets fell on day one's play, day two yielded 15 wickets. India, after bowling out Australia for 181, took a four-run first-innings lead and reached 141/6 at stumps, with the overall lead standing at 145.

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"Will Leave That Up To ICC": Australia Head Coach Accuses India Of 'Intimidating' Sam Konstas

"These Are Quite Impactful Runs": Sunil Gavaskar Praises Rishabh Pant's Fifty In SCG Test

Sam Konstas Blamed For Usman Khawaja Dismissal After Spat With Jasprit Bumrah: "Didn't Need..."

Sanjay Bangar Feels Rishabh Pant's Fifty Put India In Position To Win SCG Test

"Even 200 Might Not Be Enough": Sunil Gavaskar's Reality Check To India On SCG Test Target

"Taken The Pants Of The Aussies": World Cup-Winner's Funny Praise For Rishabh Pant

"Not An Ordinary Captain": Gautam Gambhir, Team India Blasted For Leaving Rohit Sharma Out

"Cows Could Have...": Sunil Gavaskar Slams SCG Pitch As 15 Wickets Fall On Day 2 Of 5th Test