Sam Konstas reveals surprise chat with 'legend' Virat Kohli after MCG drama
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Sam Konstas reveals surprise chat with 'legend' Virat Kohli after MCG drama

India Today  

Young Australian opener Sam Konstas has revealed his surprise post-match exchange with Indian batting great Virat Kohli following their fiery encounter during the high-octane Boxing Day Test. Despite the heated moments on the field, Konstas revealed a heartwarming post-match exchange with Kohli and reflected on the lessons from his fiery showdown with India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. After David Warner's retirement, Australia sought a reliable partner for Usman Khawaja at the top of the order, turning to young Sam Konstas for the final two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Konstas' aggressive approach not only rattled the Indian bowling attack but also sparked heated exchanges with Indian players, particularly Virat Kohli and Bumrah.

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Konstas regrets stand-off with Bumrah; ‘If it happens again, I wouldn’t have said anything’, he says
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1 day, 1 hour ago

Konstas regrets stand-off with Bumrah; ‘If it happens again, I wouldn’t have said anything’, he says

The Hindu  

Australia's teenage batting sensation Sam Konstas regrets his involvement in the stand-off with Jasprit Bumrah during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, admitting he was only trying to waste time but ultimately, the Indian pace spearhead had the "last laugh". Konstas made an impact in the final two Tests of the series with his audacious strokeplay but also found himself at the centre …

If it happens again, I wouldn’t have said anything: Konstas regrets stand-off with Bumrah
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If it happens again, I wouldn’t have said anything: Konstas regrets stand-off with Bumrah

The Hindu  

Australia’s teenage batting sensation Sam Konstas regrets his involvement in the stand-off with Jasprit Bumrah during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Trophy, admitting he was only trying to waste time but ultimately, the Indian pace spearhead had the “last laugh”. Konstas made an impact in the final two Tests of the series with his audacious strokeplay but also found himself at the …

Sam Konstas admits provoking Jasprit Bumrah in Sydney Test: It was my fault
1 day, 10 hours ago

Sam Konstas admits provoking Jasprit Bumrah in Sydney Test: It was my fault

India Today  

Australia's Sam Konstas admitted to provoking Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney, a move that ultimately backfired when the Indian pacer dismissed Usman Khawaja on the last delivery of the day. With 15 minutes left in the day's play, Australian openers Usman Khawaja and Konstas faced the daunting task of surviving against Bumrah and Mohammed …

'My whole family loves Virat': Sam Konstas reveals 'lovely person' Kohli's words after shoulder-barge at MCG
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'My whole family loves Virat': Sam Konstas reveals 'lovely person' Kohli's words after shoulder-barge at MCG

India TV News  

Sam Konstas, the 19-year-old firebrand opener from New South Wales, has had a couple of run-ins with the Indian players in his first international assignment for Australia. On his very first day of international cricket, Konstas got a taste of what it's like after he had a shoulder-barge with Virat Kohli. It seemingly looked like Kohli did it intentionally to …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Bumrah getting Khawaja out “probably my fault”, says Konstas
2 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Bumrah getting Khawaja out “probably my fault”, says Konstas

The Hindu  

Sam Konstas felt ‘probably’ it was his fault when a riled-up Jasprit Bumrah got Usman Khawaja out during the Sydney Test. He got the wicket, but obviously great performance from the team,” Konstas, who made his debut in the fourth Test in Melbourne, said. It was a good debut and glad to get two wins.” The new year’s Test at …

Virat Kohli's antics during BGT slammed by Sunil Gavaskar: Simply not cricket
2 days, 10 hours ago

Virat Kohli's antics during BGT slammed by Sunil Gavaskar: Simply not cricket

India Today  

Sunil Gavaskar slammed Virat Kohli's antics during the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy and claimed that it put more pressure on his teammates. "What Kohli did with the shoulder bump is simply not cricket," Gavaskar wrote in a column for The Sydney Morning Herald. The Indian legend was also critical of Kohli's performances with the bat as it didn't help India in …

‘Could be only one winner’: Johnson lambasts Sam Konstas for enabling India and Bumrah's ‘two against 11’ mindset
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2 days, 22 hours ago

‘Could be only one winner’: Johnson lambasts Sam Konstas for enabling India and Bumrah's ‘two against 11’ mindset

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson believes Sam Konstas, 19, has much to learn after his act of riling Jasprit Bumrah up during the Sydney Test went horribly wrong. Mitchell Johnson believes Sam Konstas has much to learn after his act of riling Jasprit Bumrah up during the Sydney Test went horribly wrong. This latter moment triggered a verbal exchange between …

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive
3 days, 4 hours ago

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli punched his thigh and furiously let out an expletive, directed at himself, as he fatally nicked a ball outside off-stump for the eighth time in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The length and back-of-a-length balls on and outside off-stump, which accounted for seven of Kohli’s eight dismissals in the series, were the most frequently bowled deliveries to him. Out …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
3 days, 22 hours ago

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’

Hindustan Times  

India crumbled to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney, losing the series 1-3. India’s campaign was filled with controversy, where fans saw Virat Kohli have a meltdown with Australian reporters in an airport, and then the former captain also had a shoulder bump controversy with Sam Konstas. India's Rohit Sharma gestures …

Gambhir responds to claims that India ‘intimidated’ young Konstas: It’s a tough sport played by tough men
4 days, 5 hours ago

Gambhir responds to claims that India ‘intimidated’ young Konstas: It’s a tough sport played by tough men

The Hindu  

Sam Konstas has the shots and the words. During Australia’s first innings in the fifth Test here at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the opener exchanged words with Jasprit Bumrah, who was complaining about Usman Khawaja ‘wasting time’ before close of play. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Gambhir said, “It’s a tough sport played by tough men. That was the …

Virat Kohli taunts Aussie crowd with cold-blooded sandpaper gesture after Smith's dismissal, mockingly empties pockets
4 days, 9 hours ago

Virat Kohli taunts Aussie crowd with cold-blooded sandpaper gesture after Smith's dismissal, mockingly empties pockets

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli, known for his fiery on-field persona, has always had a charged relationship with the crowd. His exchanges with fans, especially in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, have often sparked intense reactions, with the Australian fans often responding to Kohli's antics with boos at the stadium. On Sunday, as India sought to break Australia's chase of 162 in Sydney, Kohli responded …

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli riles-up Australian fans with 'sandpaper' gestures on Day 3
4 days, 10 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli riles-up Australian fans with 'sandpaper' gestures on Day 3

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen riling up the Australian crowd during Day 3 of the ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. AUS vs IND 5th Test Day 3 Live Kohli’s celebration came right after the dismissal of Steve Smith, who had his involvement in the infamous sandpapergate scandal during the Cape Town Test against South …

Virat Kohli's 40-minute nostalgia act amid Bumrah injury scare reprises glory days, shows India what they're missing
4 days, 21 hours ago

Virat Kohli's 40-minute nostalgia act amid Bumrah injury scare reprises glory days, shows India what they're missing

Hindustan Times  

The clock had just ticked over to 1.20 pm when Jasprit Bumrah walked up to Virat Kohli for a long chat, after which he walked off the ground and slipped into the Indian dressing room. One-man bowling attack Bumrah isn’t just the best bowler in the world right now, he is also India’s captain for the final Test against Australia. …

'Cannot take us for granted': Prasidh Krishna's fiery 'all eleven of us are here' reminder to Sam Konstas
4 days, 23 hours ago

'Cannot take us for granted': Prasidh Krishna's fiery 'all eleven of us are here' reminder to Sam Konstas

Hindustan Times  

The Sydney Test between Australia and India is set for a thrilling finish and in all likelihood, the match is poised to get over on the third day. Prasidh Krishna gave a fiery reminder to Sam Konstas ahead of the upcoming Day 3 of the Sydney Test. Konstas also failed to get going as he was dismissed by Mohammed Siraj …

Australia head coach accuses India players of 'intimidating' Sam Konstas, worries about teenager's 'headspace'
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5 days ago

Australia head coach accuses India players of 'intimidating' Sam Konstas, worries about teenager's 'headspace'

Hindustan Times  

Australia’s coach Andrew McDonald has claimed that India attempted to intimidate teenager Sam Konstas during the tense fifth and deciding Test at the SCG. McDonald expressed his concerns over the on-field spat between Konstas and India’s captain, Jasprit Bumrah, following the dismissal of Usman Khawaja on the final ball of Day 1. Umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat gestures as he …

Virat Kohli is ‘an artist’: Social media makes fun of Indian cricket legend after another flop show at Sydney
5 days, 4 hours ago

Virat Kohli is ‘an artist’: Social media makes fun of Indian cricket legend after another flop show at Sydney

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batsman Virat Kohli was dismissed again in a familiar pattern when he nicked a delivery from Scott Bolland outside off stump for his eighth caught-behind dismissal of the series. Kohli scored a boundary early in his innings on Saturday, but Bolland's persistent attack outside off stump meant that the veteran batsman was eventually dismissed on a single-digit score …

Rohit Sharma hits back at big mouth Sam Konstas: 'Bol bacchhan ka faida nahi hai. We won't remain quiet'
5 days, 6 hours ago

Rohit Sharma hits back at big mouth Sam Konstas: 'Bol bacchhan ka faida nahi hai. We won't remain quiet'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma has weighed in on the feud between Jasprit Bumrah and Australia's Sam Konstas, following a dramatic exchange on Day 1 of the Sydney Test. Rohit Sharma reacted to the exchange between Sam Konstas and Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 of the Sydney Test “Our boys, till they're calm, will remain calm. If you keep poking them, we won't …

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah hound Sam Konstas in Sydney: ‘Batting like a no. 10’; dismissed by Siraj
5 days, 8 hours ago

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah hound Sam Konstas in Sydney: ‘Batting like a no. 10’; dismissed by Siraj

Hindustan Times  

Team India brought its A-game to the table in the first session on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. Mohammed Siraj claimed two, while Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna picked a wicket each in the first session as Australia were 101/5 at Lunch break. Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah worked on a plan to trouble Sam Konstas while Mohammed Siraj …

Mohammed Siraj sends back Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over to silence booing Sydney crowd
5 days, 9 hours ago

Mohammed Siraj sends back Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over to silence booing Sydney crowd

Hindustan Times  

A fired-up Mohammed Siraj pegged Australia back with a double-wicket over in the morning session of Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the SCG in Sydney. After stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah started the day by getting Marnus Labuschagne nicking to Rishabh Pant in the 7th over of Australia's innings to become the Indian …

Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney
5 days, 10 hours ago

Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney

India Today  

Virat Kohli was left fuming at himself on Day 2 of the Sydney Test as he once again got out to a delivery outside off stump on Saturday, January 4. Kohli was dismissed by Scott Boland yet again as he was caught fishing outside off and edged it straight to slips as the pacer continued to rock the Indian batting …

India intimidating Sam Konstas? Rival camps disagree over viral Bumrah celebration
5 days, 10 hours ago

India intimidating Sam Konstas? Rival camps disagree over viral Bumrah celebration

India Today  

Australia coach Andrew McDonald described the Indian team's exuberant celebrations around young opener Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Sydney Test as "intimidating," following a heated on-field exchange between the young opener and stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah. However, the confrontation proved costly for Australia, as only two balls later, a fired-up Bumrah removed Khawaja for 3 in the …

Virat Kohli, you're done: Fans furious as Australian horror ends
5 days, 10 hours ago

Virat Kohli, you're done: Fans furious as Australian horror ends

India Today  

Senior India batter Virat Kohli once again got dismissed by edging the ball back to the slip cordon. Edged and caught behind the wicket, all of Virat Kohli's dismissals this series have had a common theme #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/5mz5SGcAbh — 7Cricket December 30, 2024 On Saturday, Kohli got out to Scott Boland, who has explicitly talked about Australia's game plan to …

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead
5 days, 10 hours ago

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead

India Today  

The Indian cricket team fans were left in awe of Virat Kohli's captaincy after India were able to bundle out Australia for 181 runs and take the lead in the Sydney Test. AUS vs IND, Sydney Test Day 2: Live Updates Beau Webster and Pat Cummins were able to frustrate India for a bit before Nitish Reddy came in to …

Tom Moody lambasts Sam Konstas post altercation with Jasprit Bumrah at Sydney: ‘I hope the dressing room…’
5 days, 17 hours ago

Tom Moody lambasts Sam Konstas post altercation with Jasprit Bumrah at Sydney: ‘I hope the dressing room…’

Live Mint  

Australia's 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas has yet again sparked controversy during the fifth and final Test on DAY 1 of the ongoing Border Gavaskar trophy, and former Australia cricketer Tom Moddy is certainly not happy with it. On DAY 1 of the Sydney Test, Usman Khwaja made Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah wait as he was about to begin his …

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket
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6 days ago

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to "rest" for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. During the toss, Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the visitors' captain, and it was then that he revealed Rohit decided to "rest" from the crucial Sydney Test, where India have a chance to level the five-match series and …

Rishabh Pant on Jasprit Bumrah vs Sam Konstas clash: He wanted to waste some time so we don’t bowl one more over
6 days, 2 hours ago

Rishabh Pant on Jasprit Bumrah vs Sam Konstas clash: He wanted to waste some time so we don’t bowl one more over

The Hindu  

Having dealt with a gruesome car accident, a red cherry hurtling into his body is perhaps the least of Rishabh Pant’s worries. Sets up the 'Bumrah vs Konstas' battle nicely for tomorrow#AUSvsINDpic.twitter.com/ZozUlauEHD — Sportstar January 3, 2025 Being in proximity when Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas exchanged words, Pant explained: “They wanted to waste some time. He wanted to waste …

Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir
6 days, 2 hours ago

Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli hasn’t enjoyed the best Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Since missing the entirety of the series against England at the start of the year, the matches against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia towards the close of 2024 have seen Kohli only score 35 runs in 5 innings when coming out to bat in the first innings of a Test …

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Sam Konstas riles up Jasprit Bumrah, India captain hits back with a fiery wicket
6 days, 2 hours ago

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Sam Konstas riles up Jasprit Bumrah, India captain hits back with a fiery wicket

Live Mint  

19-year-old Australian opener Sam Konstas is back in the spotlight after an altercation with Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Jasprit Bumrah vs Sam Konstas: The incident occurred in the 3rd over of Australia's 1st innings when Bumrah ran in to bowl to Usman Khawaja. Seeing Khwaja's reaction, non-striker Konstas stopped Bumrah, to which the Indian pacer could be heard asking, "What's …

Virat Kohli faces 'action-replay' end in Australia as same weakness haunts twice at SCG; 23rd such dismissal in 4 years
6 days, 6 hours ago

Virat Kohli faces 'action-replay' end in Australia as same weakness haunts twice at SCG; 23rd such dismissal in 4 years

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli's struggles with deliveries outside the off-stump were once again laid bare as he was dismissed the same way twice during the fifth and final Test in Sydney. Kohli scored a modest 17 in India's challenging first innings on day one, and could muster only six before edging to the slips again in the second. India's Virat Kohli looks …

’Kohli loves slips like Hashmi loves lips’, fans bash Virat after IND batter once again falls for outside off-stump trap
6 days, 7 hours ago

’Kohli loves slips like Hashmi loves lips’, fans bash Virat after IND batter once again falls for outside off-stump trap

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's woeful run against the deliveries pitched outside off-side continued as the India batter's once again fell to Scott Boland's trap on Day 1 of the fifth and final Test in Sydney on Friday. Coming in at the fall of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kohli survived a first-ball duck when he edged a ball from Boland, as TV replays showed Steve …

Edged and gone, again: Virat Kohli booed at SCG, dismissed for 17
6 days, 10 hours ago

Edged and gone, again: Virat Kohli booed at SCG, dismissed for 17

India Today  

Virat Kohli's woeful form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 continued after the batter once again edged the ball to the slip cordon on Friday, January 3. On other note, Virat Kohli's love-hate relationship with Australia continued after the batter was booed by the SCG crowd on Friday, January 3. Kohli had rammed into the young Australia batter at the MCG …

Sam Konstas built for this stage: Watson praises Australia opener's showmanship
6 days, 10 hours ago

Sam Konstas built for this stage: Watson praises Australia opener's showmanship

India Today  

Sam Konstas' explosive batting debut in Melbourne didn't surprise his mentor, Shane Watson; however, the 19-year-old's showmanship during the Boxing Day Test did catch the former Australian all-rounder off guard. IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Full Scorecard Konstas scored 14 runs off one of Bumrah’s overs and followed it up with an 18-run assault — two of Bumrah’s three most …

All-round Bumrah sparks India's hopes after batters fail in grassy Sydney
6 days, 10 hours ago

All-round Bumrah sparks India's hopes after batters fail in grassy Sydney

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah's India were left in a heap of trouble on Day 1 of the New Year's Test match in Sydney. Big names - Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul failed to put up resistance as Australia pacers rolled over the visitors for a below par first innings total in just 72.2 overs. Jasprit Bumrah bowled India's 2 of 3 …

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah stares down Sam Konstas in dramatic end to Day 1 in Sydney
6 days, 10 hours ago

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah stares down Sam Konstas in dramatic end to Day 1 in Sydney

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah delivered high drama at the end of Day 1 in Sydney, claiming Usman Khawaja's wicket with the last ball and capping it off with an icy stare-down of 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas. After a fiery exchange earlier in the over, which required umpire intervention, Bumrah had the final word with a delivery that took Khawaja's edge, safely …

Rishabh Pant reflects on Bumrah-Konstas exchange: Australia wanted to waste time
6 days, 10 hours ago

Rishabh Pant reflects on Bumrah-Konstas exchange: Australia wanted to waste time

India Today  

Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant shed light on the heated exchange between stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah and Australian opener Sam Konstas during the final moments of Day 1 of the fifth and final Test in Sydney. Reflecting on the heated exchange between Bumrah and Konstas, Pant said he felt the Australian openers wanted to waste time to prevent India from …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
6 days, 10 hours ago

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia

Al Jazeera  

Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the crucial fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Boland precipitated the end of India’s laboured innings early in the final …

Don't fire up Bumrah: Meme-fest after India captain gives it back to Sam Kosntas
6 days, 10 hours ago

Don't fire up Bumrah: Meme-fest after India captain gives it back to Sam Kosntas

India Today  

India captain Jasprit Bumrah was at his fiery best in the final 30 minutes of Day 1 of the Sydney Test between India and Australia. Bumrah and 19-year-old Sam Konstas were involved in an intense staring contest after the India captain objected to Australia’s time-wasting tactics. To Bumrah’s surprise, Sam Konstas, positioned at the non-striker's end, began chirping at the …

Make Sam Konstas come for a tour of India: Aakash Chopra after batter's SCG antics
6 days, 10 hours ago

Make Sam Konstas come for a tour of India: Aakash Chopra after batter's SCG antics

India Today  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested that Australian batting sensation Sam Konstas, who has impressed in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, might face a reality check on a Test tour to India. The 19-year-old, known for his performances and on-field antics, stirred mixed reactions during the series, particularly after his heated exchanges with stand-in Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah. Chopra shared …

Sam Konstas reminds me of 'young bully' Virat Kohli: Gavaskar after SCG antics
6 days, 10 hours ago

Sam Konstas reminds me of 'young bully' Virat Kohli: Gavaskar after SCG antics

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has drawn a comparison between Sam Konstas and a young Virat Kohli after witnessing the teenager’s behaviour since his debut. Gavaskar reflected on Konstas' heated exchange with India’s stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah, before the final delivery of Day 1 of the 4th Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Konstas’ behaviour reminded Gavaskar of a "young …

5 BGT 2024-25 controversies in pictures: From Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas incident to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s snicko row
6 days, 20 hours ago

5 BGT 2024-25 controversies in pictures: From Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas incident to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s snicko row

Live Mint  

The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has been no short of controversies with the Sam Konstas-Virat Kohli incident grabbing the headlines. Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas Row India's Virat Kohli talks to Australia's Sam Konstas on the first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The former Indian captain deliberately shoulder-barged Konstas at the Melbourne Cricket Ground …

Clarke defends ‘great guy’ Virat Kohli's actions: ‘He was getting frustrated with lack of respect Sam showing to Bumrah’
1 week ago

Clarke defends ‘great guy’ Virat Kohli's actions: ‘He was getting frustrated with lack of respect Sam showing to Bumrah’

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke has come in support of Indian star batter Virat Kohli for his on-field altercation with Australia youngster Sam Konstas in the Boxing Day Test. India's Virat Kohli, talks to Australia's Sam Konstas, second left, as Australia's Usman Khawaja, right, looks on during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and …

'Virat Kohli trying to be antagonistic': Finch's bizarre theory on IND star looking to ‘pick a fight’ to regain rhythm
1 week ago

'Virat Kohli trying to be antagonistic': Finch's bizarre theory on IND star looking to ‘pick a fight’ to regain rhythm

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has made a bold claim that under-fire Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli is trying to be antagonistic in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's Virat Kohli gestures to the crowd on the second day of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He's trying to be antagonistic, he's trying …

VIDEO | Rohit, Virat need to fire if we are to level the series against Australia: Madan Lal
1 week ago

VIDEO | Rohit, Virat need to fire if we are to level the series against Australia: Madan Lal

The Hindu  

Former India cricketer Madan Lal feels that India lost the Boxing day Test match due to its own errors and emphasised that Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli need to contribute more if India is to draw the series. He expressed concern at Rohit and Kohli’s form “Virat and Rohit have to score if we are to level the series, …

"Sam didn't take it to heart...": Carey opens up on Konstas-Kohli's 'shoulder bump'
1 week, 1 day ago

"Sam didn't take it to heart...": Carey opens up on Konstas-Kohli's 'shoulder bump'

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey on Wednesday opened up Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli's bumping incident which took place on the first day at the Melbourne Test and said that the Aussie youngster didn't take it to heart. ": Carey opens up on Konstas-Kohli's 'shoulder bump' Australia clinched a thrilling 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test and …

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test
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1 week, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted on the streets of Sydney on New Year's Eve ahead of the upcoming IND vs AUS 5th Border-Gavaskar Test. Virat Kohli's performance in BGT series In the first Test, Kohli delivered an impressive performance in the second innings, staying not out at 100 runs from 143 balls. In the fourth Test, Kohli made …

See pics: Virat Kohli, Bumrah pose with Sam Konstas's brothers on New Year's Day
1 week, 1 day ago

See pics: Virat Kohli, Bumrah pose with Sam Konstas's brothers on New Year's Day

India Today  

India star batter Virat Kohli and premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah shared a heartwarming moment with Billy and Johnny Konstas, brothers of young Australian cricketer Sam Konstas, during a New Year celebration hosted by Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. The event, held on January 1, was part of the Glenn McGrath Foundation's celebrations ahead of the fifth Test at the Sydney …

‘Yashasvi Jaiswal tried to hit the ball at Sam Konstas to shut him up’: Steve Smith on ‘mad’ debutant's antics
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1 week, 2 days ago

‘Yashasvi Jaiswal tried to hit the ball at Sam Konstas to shut him up’: Steve Smith on ‘mad’ debutant's antics

Hindustan Times  

Sam Konstas is already being hailed as a worthy successor to David Warner in more ways than one. Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a cover drive straight at Sam Konstas Just like Warner, he got the crowd going, sledged the Indian batters, got under their skin, and was full of theatrics and confidence. After a run-in with Virat Kohli while batting and …

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sam Konstas: India Opener Tells Australian To ‘Do Your Job’ Amid Fiery Exchange At MCG | WATCH
1 week, 2 days ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sam Konstas: India Opener Tells Australian To ‘Do Your Job’ Amid Fiery Exchange At MCG | WATCH

ABP News  

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sam Konstas: Yashasvi Jaiswal was the lone warrior in India’s gone-in-vain effort for a draw on Day 5 in the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the MCG. While Jaiswal’s 84-run knock provided hopes for a draw, it was a heated exchange between the Indian batter with Australia’s debutant Sam Konstas …

'Virat also knows what's going on': BCCI told to have 'exit plan' ready as 'lynch mob' expected for Kohli amid poor run
1 week, 2 days ago

'Virat also knows what's going on': BCCI told to have 'exit plan' ready as 'lynch mob' expected for Kohli amid poor run

Hindustan Times  

Former India pacer Atul Wassan believes no one knows what is going on inside Virat Kohli's mind as the 36-year-old continues to struggle in Tests. In the second innings of the Melbourne Test, Virat Kohli once again fell to a delivery outside off as he tried to play a cover drive off the bowling of Mitchell Starc. Amid Kohli's poor …

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