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"People Think...": Teenage Australia Star Sam Konstas Breaks Silence On "Arrogant" Accusations

Australia opener Sam Konstas made his Test debut in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 and took the scene by storm. Right from the get go, Konstas went on the offensive against the Indian attack, even taking on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and hitting him for two sixes. He also had his fair share of fiery run-ins and exchanges with Bumrah and Virat Kohli, with opening partner Usman Khawaja even calling him "arrogant, but endearing", among other experts and fans branding him the same. Now Konstas has reacted to being called arrogant.

"No Regrets": Sam Konstas' Bold Take On Shoulder-Barge With Virat Kohli

A shoulder-barging incident between India star Virat Kohli and Australia's teenager Sam Konstas turned out to be one of the most controversial moments of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The incident happened in December last year during Australia's innings when the players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch. Both players quickly turned around to glance at each other and engage in a heated exchange of words with Konstas' teammate Usman Khawaja stepping in to separate them.

"What Have The Wives Done?" India Great Harbhajan Singh Slams Restricting Families On Team India Tours

As an after-effect of India's recent debacles against Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, the BCCI have implemented a strict 10-point diktat, in an attempt to "ensuring professional standards and operational efficiency during tours and series" within the team. Among this, a major rule change is the reduced time players will be allowed to stay with their wives and girlfriends and family members, and the enforcing of players having to travel with the team. After the 3-1 drubbing by Australia in the recently concluded, there was always expectation that the BCCI may act tough. However, spin great Harbhajan Singh has said that he focus should be on improving the on-field game rather than such steps.

Nathan Lyon Donates To Support Cricketers With Disability. Here's How Virat Kohli Helped

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has donated three exclusive bats signed by India stars Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin to Cricket Australia's social impact partner Taverners for auction with the proceeds being used to support cricketers with disability. Australia captain Pat Cummins, star batter Steve Smith and Lyon himself also signed on the three bats. The signatures were taken during the intensely-fought five-match Test series for the Border-Gavasakar Trophy, which India lost 1-3 earlier this month.

BCCI Unveils 10-Point Diktat After Australia Debacle, Threatens "Disciplinary Action Against..."

Mandatory domestic cricket, restriction on the presence of families and personal staff on tours and a bar on individual endorsements during series were among a slew of measures that the BCCI unveiled on Thursday in a 10-point policy to promote "discipline and unity" in the embattled national cricket team. Non-compliance would invite sanctions, including cuts in their retainer fee from central contracts and a bar on participating in the cash-rich Indian Premier League. The measures have been announced in the wake of the team's disastrous tour of Australia which was preceded by a series whitewash against New Zealand at home.

"If Sarfaraz Khan Leaked Dressing Room News In Australia, You...": Harbhajan Singh's Direct Message To Gautam Gambhir

Since the India vs Australia Border Gavaskar Trophy ended in the first week of January, Indian cricket has been a hotbed of controversies. There has been many rumours that has been doing the rounds. In the midst of this, came a startling claim that India coach Gautam Gambhir took a player's name in the BCCI review meeting, who leaked news about the Indian dressing room. According to a video report from News 24, the player was Sarfaraz Khan. Talking on the rumour, spin great Harbhajan Singh called for better sense to prevail and had a message for Gautam Gambhir.

After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Below Par Show, BCCI Ponders New Batting Coach

The BCCI may add a new batting coach for the Indian cricket team in the aftermath of the 3-1 drubbing in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. While the bowlers, put up a decent show Down Under, the batters flopped big time. Two seniors Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to live up to their billing and flopped. According to a report in Cricbuzz, BCCI seems to have received 'strong suggestions' in adding a batting coach to bolster the unit.

Not Head, Cummins, Starc Or Smith. R Ashwin Names Australia Star Who Cost India Test Series

Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, with the series poised at 1-1. With games in Melbourne and Sydney to come, many even fancied India to win the series. However, the comeback of a certain player for the final two Tests swung the tide in favour of the hosts, leading to a 3-1 series win in the end. That player was pacer Scott Boland. Looking back, Ashwin felt that had Boland not played, India would've won the series.

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"People Think...": Teenage Australia Star Sam Konstas Breaks Silence On "Arrogant" Accusations

"No Regrets": Sam Konstas' Bold Take On Shoulder-Barge With Virat Kohli

"What Have The Wives Done?" India Great Harbhajan Singh Slams Restricting Families On Team India Tours

Nathan Lyon Donates To Support Cricketers With Disability. Here's How Virat Kohli Helped

BCCI Unveils 10-Point Diktat After Australia Debacle, Threatens "Disciplinary Action Against..."

"If Sarfaraz Khan Leaked Dressing Room News In Australia, You...": Harbhajan Singh's Direct Message To Gautam Gambhir

After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Below Par Show, BCCI Ponders New Batting Coach

Not Head, Cummins, Starc Or Smith. R Ashwin Names Australia Star Who Cost India Test Series