AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Konstas shines on debut as Australia gains control on Day 1, Bumrah offers Indian counter-punch
The HinduThe extravagant promise of youth, runs by middle-aged men and a spearhead’s late surge, were all on display at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Thursday. Sam Konstas belied his 19 summers and made a stunning debut while his seniors Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith found their collective voice. The fourth Test’s opening day had more drama and less dormancy, and at close Australia scored 311 for six in its first innings. The latter finally exhaled with a pulled four and just as Australia was cruising, Khawaja hit Bumrah straight down short mid-wicket’s throat. Umpire Michael Gough speaks with Virat Kohli of India and Sam Konstas of Australia during day one of the Men’s Fourth Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia.