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Amid SCG Test Pitch Debate, Australia Star's 'Jasprit Bumrah' Reminder: "Definitely..."

Debutant all-rounder Beau Webster feels facing ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be an enormous challenge on the SCG pitch which is helping seamers, and the Australian did not place his finger on an ideal first innings score. India were all out for 185 and then Australia lost Usman Khawaja off the last ball of the day to Bumrah to end at 9 for one. “Think there's definitely a method to go about batting on this wicket. But Jasprit is a world class bowler and no doubt he's going to challenge our whole batting group. He's phenomenal with his lengths and lines, it is going to be tough on a wicket that will offer a fair bit for him,” Webster said in the post day one press conference.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli's Aggressive Act As Sam Konstas Pokes India Pacer Again

Australia's young opening batter Sam Konstas has time and again shown his intent to not limit his talking to his bat. In the last over before stumps on Day 1 of the 5th Test between Australia and India on Friday, Konstas unnecessarily riled up Jasprit Bumrah over a matter that didn't even involve him. Right after the incident, Bumrah removed Konstas' opening partner Usman Khawaja at the striker's end, prompting an act of aggression from the Indian pacer, prompting Virat Kohli to join in as well.

"Trying To Almost Pick A Fight Because...": Ex-Australia Star's Strange Assessment Of Virat Kohli

Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch said that star India batter Virat Kohli is trying to "pick up a fight" and is "trying to be antagonistic" because that is when he plays at his best and puts all his skills on the show. Virat has been a constant fixture in the media during this Border-Gavaskar Trophy, both due to his poor performances with the bat, which have seen him score just 167 runs across four Tests at an average of 27.83 with just a century to his name, and his physical altercation with young Aussie batter Sam Konstas, which cost the veteran his 20 per cent match fee and invited the anger of Australian media.

"Lack Of Respect...": Behind Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas Clash, Ex-Australia Captain's Firm Reasoning

The shoulder-barging incident between India stalwart Virat Kohli and 19-year-old Australia opener Sam Konstas was an ugly episode in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It was an incident that divided opinion regarding who was at fault, how bad the punishment should be, and even led to Kohli being portrayed as a "clown" by Australian media. However, looking back on it, former Australia captain Michael Clarke has speculated on what may have been the reason that caused Kohli to clash with Konstas during the game. Clarke also made a statement on Kohli's character.

"Yashasvi Jaiswal Tried To Hit The Ball At Sam Konstas To...": Steve Smith's Big Allegation

Sam Konstas had a memorable debut for Australia against India in the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne, that the hosts won by 84 runs. The debutant scored a memorable half-century in the first innings and then constantly indulged in banter with Indian batters while fielding at the close-in positions. Konstas made a 65-ball 60 on his Test debut during the fourth Test at Melbourne, which the Aussies won by 184 runs on Monday, and his stunning scoops and laps off Bumrah brought him global attention, besides giving his side an edge over India.

Watch: Frustrated By Sam Konstas' Chatter, Yashasvi Jaiswal's Aggressive Act Stuns All

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal had an heated exchange with Australia debutant Sam Konstas on Day 5 of their just-concluded 4th Test in Melbourne on Monday. The incident happened during the post-Lunch session with Rishabh Pant batting alongside Jaiswal. Konstas, who was deployed at silly point, was heard sledging Jaiswal. While it was not clear what Konstas might have said to Jaiswal, the Indian batter was clearly not happy with the teenager. As a result, Jaiswal shouted at Konstas, saying "do your job".

Watch: Sam Konstas Mocks Virat Kohli With 'Shoulder' Dance Move During MCG Test

Australian cricket team youngster Sam Konstas reignited the controversy involving Virat Kohli as he mocked the India star with a 'shoulder' dance move on Day 5 of the fourth Test match in Melbourne on Monday. The incident took place during the 52nd over of India's second innings when Konstas was seen interacting with the Australian fans near the boundary rope. Konstas entertained them with the shoulder move - a hint towards the incident that saw Kohli shouldering him earlier in the match - as the crowd cheered. For the act, Kohli was found guilty of breaching article 2.12 of ICC code of conduct.

"Jasprit Bumrah Showed Sam Konstas...": Australia Great's Blunt Remark On Duo's Personal Duel

Young Sam Konstas will gradually come to understand the beauty and vagaries of Test cricket, much like Jasprit Bumrah demonstrated to him in the second essay of the Boxing Day Test, following the debutant's fiery first-innings fifty, feels former Australian opener Simon Katich. Katich, who played 56 Tests for Australia between 2001 to 2010, wants Konstas to retain his unconventional batting style as no one expects a 19-year-old to be a finished product.

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Amid SCG Test Pitch Debate, Australia Star's 'Jasprit Bumrah' Reminder: "Definitely..."

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli's Aggressive Act As Sam Konstas Pokes India Pacer Again

"Trying To Almost Pick A Fight Because...": Ex-Australia Star's Strange Assessment Of Virat Kohli

"Lack Of Respect...": Behind Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas Clash, Ex-Australia Captain's Firm Reasoning

"Yashasvi Jaiswal Tried To Hit The Ball At Sam Konstas To...": Steve Smith's Big Allegation

Watch: Frustrated By Sam Konstas' Chatter, Yashasvi Jaiswal's Aggressive Act Stuns All

Watch: Sam Konstas Mocks Virat Kohli With 'Shoulder' Dance Move During MCG Test

"Jasprit Bumrah Showed Sam Konstas...": Australia Great's Blunt Remark On Duo's Personal Duel