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Sam Konstas Breaks Silence On Clash With 'Favourite Player' Virat Kohli On The Field

Making his debut for Australia in the Boxing Day Test against India, teenager Sam Konstas made headlines with his explosive 60-run knock at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Over the course of his stay in the middle Konstas hit some explosive shots, especially to counter the Jasprit Bumrah threat. However, the 19-year-old opening batter was also involved in a heated altercation in the middle with 'his favourite player in the whole world' Virat Kohli. Speaking after his dismissal, Konstas opened up on what transpired with Kohli in the middle, saying emotions got the better of both of them.

"Don't Smile While Speaking": Virat Kohli's Fiery Command To Mohammed Siraj Over Interaction With Australians. Watch

Virat Kohli had a heated Day 1 of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. With Australia beginning well, Kohli appeared more charged up to make a breakthrough. This not only led to a shoulder-barging clash with Australian opener Sam Konstas, but also a charged up comment to pacer Mohammed Siraj. As Siraj and Marnus Labuschagne were sharing a moment of banter, Virat Kohli was caught on the stump mic asking Siraj in Hindi to not smile while speaking to Labuschagne.

On Mohammed Shami Getting 'No' For Australia Series, Ex India Star's Explanation

India pacer Mohammed Shami will not take any part in the remaining Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. On Monday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Shami is not yet fully fit to rejoin the team. BCCI's verdict on Shami came as a shock to many, especially with the pacer in red hot form in domestic cricket. Several reports were circulationg on social media, claiming that Shami would be clear to play in latter stage of the series.

"Career Built On Arrogance": Ex-Cricketers Blame Virat Kohli On Clash With Sam Konstas In 4th Test

While Austalia's teenage opener Sam Konstas made a remarkable impression with the bat, slamming 60 off 65 balls on Test debut in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he was also involved in an ugly incident with India stalwart Virat Kohli. During the 10th over, the two players had clashed into each other, prompting a fierce stare-off between the two and the exchange of a few words. However, several former cricketers and experts have opined that Kohli was largely at fault for the incident.

New Confusion About Hima Das NADA Doping Ban, Athlete Declines To Comment

Asian Games gold medallist sprinter Hima Das, who was exonerated for a 'whereabouts' failure by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), was handed a retrospective suspension by the same body in an unusual turn of events. The 16-month suspension period ran from July 22, 2023 to November 21, 2024 and the athlete is now free to take part in tournaments but what has created a flutter is that the she had been competing in events as recently as in June this year.

PKL Season 11 Playoffs Kick Off With Top Six Coaches Praising Young Stars

It is time for a battle royale as PKL Season 11's playoffs week is all set to commence from December 26 at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune. In the fray for the top prize are Haryana Steelers and UP Yoddhas, both of whom have never won the title, and along with them are three-time champions Patna Pirates, Season 8 winners Dabang Delhi K.C., Season 1 & 9 title holders Jaipur Pink Panthers, and Season 2 champions U Mumba, who sealed qualification for the playoffs with the last game of the league stage. The playoff race going to the last match of the league stage is a testament to how competitive this season has been, setting the stage for an exciting final week for season 11, a release said.

Watch: Sam Konstas' Unreal Ramp Six Against Jasprit Bumrah Stuns Everyone

Teenager Sam Konstas truly made the hype around his name count as he scored a quick-fire fifty on debut as Australia raced to 112 for 1 at lunch on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against India on Thursday. Konstas replaced Nathan McSweeney in Australia's playing XI and showed exactly why the selectors made the bold call of adding him to the team. The batter started off slow, even struggled against Jasprit Bumrah before unleashing some exquisite T20 cricket shots to put the pressure back on the bowler and the Indian team.

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Sam Konstas Breaks Silence On Clash With 'Favourite Player' Virat Kohli On The Field

"Don't Smile While Speaking": Virat Kohli's Fiery Command To Mohammed Siraj Over Interaction With Australians. Watch

On Mohammed Shami Getting 'No' For Australia Series, Ex India Star's Explanation

"Career Built On Arrogance": Ex-Cricketers Blame Virat Kohli On Clash With Sam Konstas In 4th Test

New Confusion About Hima Das NADA Doping Ban, Athlete Declines To Comment

PKL Season 11 Playoffs Kick Off With Top Six Coaches Praising Young Stars

Watch: Sam Konstas' Unreal Ramp Six Against Jasprit Bumrah Stuns Everyone

Sportscafe: An Expert View On Sports News In India