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'Stop Senseless Antics': Virat Kohli Advised Ahead Of Champions Trophy Team Selection

The future of leading batter Virat Kohli stands in doubt as the player has been struggling with his form. Kohli, who has already called time on his T20I career, last played an ODI for India in August 2024. Meanwhile, his form in Test cricket has been really poor. In the most recent outing against Australia, Kohli failed to prove his worth with the bat. Despite a hundred in the opening game at Perth, he could garner only 190 runs at an average of 23.75 across five matches.

"Virat Kohli Was Frustrated With...": On Shoulder Clash With Sam Konstas, Ex-Australia Star's Other Reason

The shoulder-barging incident between India star Virat Kohli and Australia's teenage opener Sam Konstas was one of the most controversial moments of the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. It was a moment that divided opinion between Indian and Australian fans, experts and media, and even led to Kohli being labelled a "clown" by an Australian newspaper. Looking back at the incident, former Australia cricketer Brad Haddin has put the blame entirely on Kohli, saying that Kohli had turned into a frustrated figure, not just because of Konstas' aggressive brand of cricket, but also because of his own lean patch.

Steve Smith Predicts "Bright Future" For Young Prodigy Sam Konstas

Australia's interim captain Steven Smith expects a "bright future" for young Sam Konstas after witnessing his explosive display in the Boxing Day Test against India. In front of a sold-out crowd, Konstas walked alongside Usman Khawaja to open for Australia against a proven Indian pace express. A mixed set of emotions took over the MCG when Konstas fended off his first couple of deliveries. But all it took was one shot to change the dynamics of the entire situation. The sold-out crowd, along with those glued to their TV screens, struggled to believe what Konstas had achieved.

"Don't Think He Can Survive As Test Opening Batsman": Ricky Ponting's Shocking Take On Sam Konstas

Former Australia captain and the ICC Hall of Famer, Ricky Ponting doesn't think the young prodigy can survive as an opening batter in the Test format if he continues to bat like he did at MCG. The world wasn't ready to witness Konstas going all guns blazing on his debut when he stepped in front of a sold-out crowd in the Boxing Day Test. With a ramp shot for a towering six over the head of Rishabh Pant, Konstas tonked the first maximum off the world's current best pacer, Jasprit Bumrah.

"He Got The Wicket But...": Sam Konstas Breaks Silence On Altercation With Jasprit Bumrah In Sydney

Australia's stylish opening batter Sam Konstas made plenty of fans and a few foes as well with his animatic batting in the final two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In Sydney, Konstas even clashed with India's Jasprit Bumrah shortly before stumps on Day 1, prompting a huge chatter around his act on social media. Konstas unnecessarily intervened in a matter solely between Usman Khawaja and the India pacer. However, Konstas' intervention fired up Bumrah, who dismissed Khawaja on the next delivery. The rookie Australian opener has now opened up on the incident.

"Should've Been Punished": Jasprit Bumrah Heavily Criticised For This "Disgraceful Act" In Sydney Test

The 19-year-old Australia opener Sam Konstas had an eventful time as he made his debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. The youngster showed aggression aplenty, both with the bat and with his demeanour on the field. He also faced a fair bit of aggression and sledging from Team India, particularly Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. Kohli was even fined for getting involved in a shoulder-barging incident with Konstas. New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd - under whom Konstas plays in domestic cricket - slammed the actions of Kohli and Bumrah.

"Simply Not Cricket": Sunil Gavaskar Weighs In On Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas Bumping Incident

Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar gave his opinion on the bumping incident between Australia youngster Sam Konstas and India stalwart Virat Kohli saying it was "simply not cricket." In front of a sold-out crowd on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, a single incident dominated the headlines for days. The buildup for the entire incident started when Konstas took on arguably the world's best pacer in the present scenario, Jasprit Bumrah. The 19-year-old took the world by surprise by perfectly executing a ramp shot off Bumrah over the head of wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant to pick up a six.

"Cousin Died Of Leukemia, Grand Father Of Bowel Cancer": Sam Konstas, Who Shoulder-Barged Virat Kohli

The 'Pink Test' at Sydney, which spreads awareness about cancer, holds special significance for Sam Konstas, for the young Australian batting sensation lost his close family members to the dreaded disease. The Sydney match has been celebrated as the 'Pink Test' since 2009, in honour of Glenn McGrath's late wife Jane, who passed away after a battle with breast cancer in 2008, with the McGrath foundation raising millions of dollars for the cause. During an interview on Triple M cricket, Konstas revealed how his cousin died of leukemia and his grandpa of bowel cancer, and expressed hope the match at SCG would continue to raise awareness about the disease.

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'Stop Senseless Antics': Virat Kohli Advised Ahead Of Champions Trophy Team Selection

"Virat Kohli Was Frustrated With...": On Shoulder Clash With Sam Konstas, Ex-Australia Star's Other Reason

Steve Smith Predicts "Bright Future" For Young Prodigy Sam Konstas

"Don't Think He Can Survive As Test Opening Batsman": Ricky Ponting's Shocking Take On Sam Konstas

"He Got The Wicket But...": Sam Konstas Breaks Silence On Altercation With Jasprit Bumrah In Sydney

"Should've Been Punished": Jasprit Bumrah Heavily Criticised For This "Disgraceful Act" In Sydney Test

"Simply Not Cricket": Sunil Gavaskar Weighs In On Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas Bumping Incident

"Cousin Died Of Leukemia, Grand Father Of Bowel Cancer": Sam Konstas, Who Shoulder-Barged Virat Kohli