Think Virat Kohli accidentally bumped into me, altercations fire me up: Sam Konstas
1 week, 6 days ago

Think Virat Kohli accidentally bumped into me, altercations fire me up: Sam Konstas

India Today  

Australian opener Sam Konstas played down his on-field bust-up with Virat Kohli, saying he felt the former India captain "accidentally" bumped into him on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Virat Kohli created a stir when he appeared to deliberately bump into the 19-year-old opener, who was trying to put pressure on the Indian bowlers after Australia won the toss and opted to bat. AUS vs IND, 4th Test Day 1: Report | Highlights Virat Kohli also kept chirping at Sam Konstas from the slip cordon, trying to affect the concentration of the debutant opener. Virat Kohli should be in the sin bin for 10 & facing a 3-4 week suspension #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/eiNoIrgeC4 — NRL PHYSIO December 26, 2024 SAM KONSTAS ON FACING 'LEGEND' BUMRAH Right after the altercation with Kohli, Konstas charged down at Jasprit Bumrah and smashed him for a boundary.

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

BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal
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3 days, 12 hours ago

BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Virat Kohli added a touch of drama to Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test by engaging in banter with the Sydney Cricket Ground crowd, referencing Australia's infamous 2018 sandpaper scandal. BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal The moment, coupled with Steven Smith's dramatic dismissal on the brink …

Virat Kohli hits back at SCG crowd with ‘Sandpapergate’ gesture after Steve Smith falls one short of 10,000 Test runs
3 days, 13 hours ago

Virat Kohli hits back at SCG crowd with ‘Sandpapergate’ gesture after Steve Smith falls one short of 10,000 Test runs

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli is known for his antics with the crowds. The former India captain was once again at his animated best on Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, mocking the Australian crowd with a ‘Sandpapergate’ gesture on Day 3 of the fifth Test. The incident took place after Kohli faced jeers from the Australian crowd soon after Smith was dismissed. …

Virat Kohli taunts Aussie crowd with cold-blooded sandpaper gesture after Smith's dismissal, mockingly empties pockets
3 days, 13 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
3 days, 15 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 SCG exit, one last time in Australia?
3 days, 22 hours ago

Virat Kohli’s SCG exit, one last time in Australia?

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: For a while on Day 2 of the Sydney Test, it felt like the clock had stopped. Boland’s unerring accuracy and the subtle seam movement he extracts from pitches make facing him a bit of a lottery and no one knows that better than Kohli, who has been dismissed multiple times on this tour. He is mesmerising that bat …

Virat Kohli's 40-minute nostalgia act amid Bumrah injury scare reprises glory days, shows India what they're missing
4 days, 1 hour 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. …

Andrew McDonald on India’s ‘intimidation’ of Konstas: Checked in with Sam to make sure he was okay
4 days, 4 hours ago

Andrew McDonald on India’s ‘intimidation’ of Konstas: Checked in with Sam to make sure he was okay

The Hindu  

Australia coach Andrew McDonald expressed concern for Sam Konstas after his latest confrontation with India, suggesting that the International Cricket Council has effectively allowed the visitor’s “intimidation” tactics against the young opener. No Code of Conduct charges are believed to have been filed by the ICC after India captain Jasprit Bumrah confronted Konstas at the non-striker’s end following Usman Khawaja’s …

Australia head coach accuses India players of 'intimidating' Sam Konstas, worries about teenager's 'headspace'
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4 days, 5 hours 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
4 days, 9 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 …

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah hound Sam Konstas in Sydney: ‘Batting like a no. 10’; dismissed by Siraj
4 days, 13 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
4 days, 14 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: Mohammed Siraj gets rid of Travis Head, Sam Konstas in single over on Day 2
4 days, 14 hours ago

Watch: Mohammed Siraj gets rid of Travis Head, Sam Konstas in single over on Day 2

India Today  

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was seen at his menacing best on Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Saturday, January 4. AUS vs IND 5th Test Day 2 Live Watch Siraj’s dramatic over here: Earlier in the day, Jasprit Bumrah got India off to a terrific start as he dismissed …

Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney
4 days, 15 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 …

Virat Kohli, you're done: Fans furious as Australian horror ends
4 days, 15 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 …

Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom
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Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: Virat Kohli could have been gone first ball. It’s a pattern that has repeated itself over and over again and will have many fans questioning whether Kohli might soon follow Rohit Sharma on his way out. Usually, a smooth starter, one wouldn’t even know when Kohli would reach 30 in the past. Right now, one might say Kohli’s problems …

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Sam Konstas riles up Jasprit Bumrah, India captain hits back with a fiery wicket
5 days, 7 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
5 days, 10 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
5 days, 12 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
5 days, 15 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 …

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test
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5 days, 15 hours ago

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test

India Today  

Amidst a stormy build-up to the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, controversy erupted as early as the eighth over when Virat Kohli was adjudged not out by third umpire Joel Wilson in Sydney. HOW THIRD UMPIRE JOEL WILSON MADE THE CALL Joel Wilson, the third umpire, who has faced criticism for contentious decisions against Australia in the past, examined …

Scott Boland nibbles Australia into box seat against India as umpires again take centre stage
5 days, 15 hours ago

Scott Boland nibbles Australia into box seat against India as umpires again take centre stage

ABC  

The covers came off to reveal a pitch of deep emerald green, and at once the bowlers from both sides began salivating. The only thing that could break up Boland's relentless bowling masterclass was yet more umpiring controversy, having just got a taste for it on day five at the MCG. Virat Kohli edged the first ball he faced, bowled …

Make Sam Konstas come for a tour of India: Aakash Chopra after batter's SCG antics
5 days, 15 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 …

Rishabh Pant reflects on Bumrah-Konstas exchange: Australia wanted to waste time
5 days, 15 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 …

All-round Bumrah sparks India's hopes after batters fail in grassy Sydney
5 days, 15 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 …

Sam Konstas reminds me of 'young bully' Virat Kohli: Gavaskar after SCG antics
5 days, 15 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, 1 hour 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’
6 days, 14 hours 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
6 days, 23 hours 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 …

"I've never seen somebody...,": Manjrekar baffled by Virat's constant dismissals on outside off stump deliveries in BGT
1 week ago

"I've never seen somebody...,": Manjrekar baffled by Virat's constant dismissals on outside off stump deliveries in BGT

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels it's high time for India stalwart Virat Kohli to get some runs and overcome his "weakness" of edging it away on outside off stump deliveries. "I've never seen somebody.,": Manjrekar baffled by Virat's constant dismissals on outside off stump deliveries in BGT Australian pacers have exploited Virat by tempting him to drive the …

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

‘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, 1 day 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 …

‘Seniors haven't made the contribution… It all depends on selectors': Gavaskar's indirect nudge at Rohit, Kohli
1 week, 1 day ago

‘Seniors haven't made the contribution… It all depends on selectors': Gavaskar's indirect nudge at Rohit, Kohli

Hindustan Times  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar dissected Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Australia's Usman Khawaja takes a catch to dismiss India's Virat Kohli on day five of the fourth Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Indian batting maestro scored 36 and 5 at MCG as India suffered a crushing 184-run …

'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, 1 day 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 …

Virat Kohli trolled by Sam Konstas as Aussie debutant imitates shoulder bump to mock Indian crowd at MCG in viral video
1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli trolled by Sam Konstas as Aussie debutant imitates shoulder bump to mock Indian crowd at MCG in viral video

Hindustan Times  

19-year-old Sam Konstas proved to be a pivotal figure on his international debut, as Australia defeated India at the MCG to take a 2-1 lead at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Then on Day 5, he was requested by the home side’s fans to take it a notch higher to mock the Indian spectators and Virat Kohli, by imitating the …

BGT 2024: Major controversies in India vs Australia Test series so far; Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas, Siraj-Head, and more
1 week, 2 days ago

BGT 2024: Major controversies in India vs Australia Test series so far; Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas, Siraj-Head, and more

Live Mint  

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 has already seen its fair share of controversies. Ind vs Aus 1st Test: KL Rahul's Dismissal KL Rahul’s controversial dismissal in the 1st Test against Australia sparked debate. Ind vs Aus 2nd Test: Siraj vs Head During the Adelaide pink-ball Test, Mohammed Siraj dismissed Travis Head, who had scored a century, and gave him an aggressive …

Virat Kohli refuses to learn from his mistake, commentators got no chill: 'He has turned into a nicking machine'
1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli refuses to learn from his mistake, commentators got no chill: 'He has turned into a nicking machine'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli once again disappointed as India battled to save the Boxing Day Test against Australia on Day 5 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The star India batter, who had a wonderful record at the MCG before the start of the 4th Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with 316 runs at an average of 52.66 with a highest …

Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3
1 week, 2 days ago

Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3 MELBOURNE, - Pat Cummins struck twice in an over and Mitchell Starc dismissed Virat Kohli cheaply to leave India reeling at 33 for three at lunch and needing 307 runs for victory on day five of the fourth test in Melbourne on Monday. After Australia were …

Labuschagne's bold take, debutant Sam Konstas 'got under the skin' of Jasprit Bumrah: 'I certainly get angry...'
1 week, 3 days ago

Labuschagne's bold take, debutant Sam Konstas 'got under the skin' of Jasprit Bumrah: 'I certainly get angry...'

Hindustan Times  

Australia's No.3 batter Marnus Labuschagne reckons that Sam Konstas got under the skin of India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, which probably led to the latter mimicking the celebrations of the 19-year-old Aussie debutant. On Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Sam Konstas registered his maiden fifty, using reverse sweeps and ramp shots to unsettle the …

Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158
1 week, 3 days ago

Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158 MELBOURNE, - Pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah took revenge for his first innings battering by Sam Konstas when he bowled Australia's teen debutant cheaply early on day four of the fourth test on Sunday after India were dismissed for 369. Seamer Mohammed Siraj also broke through for his first …

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing
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1 week, 3 days ago

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing

Hindustan Times  

It hasn't been a series to remember for Rohit Sharma so far. Amid the chatter, Virat Kohli sparked a fresh hope among fans on social media as his animated field gestures on Day 4 of the fourth Test left fans wondering if he had taken over the captaincy role again. India's Virat Kohli reacts on day four of the fourth …

‘Virat I Am Your Father’, Australian tabloid takes potshot at Kohli using Sam Konstas picture; netizens react
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Virat I Am Your Father’, Australian tabloid takes potshot at Kohli using Sam Konstas picture; netizens react

Live Mint  

Two days after the Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas incident, the former Indian captain was once gain targeted by the Australian media with a ‘Virat I Am Your Father’ headline during the ongoing fourth Test match between the two nations at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, Kohli was punished 20 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point by …

Jasprit Bumrah mocks Sam Konstas after avenging debutant in rare celebration; gets booed by MCG crowd
1 week, 3 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah mocks Sam Konstas after avenging debutant in rare celebration; gets booed by MCG crowd

Hindustan Times  

Australia's 19-year-old Sam Konstas pulled off an unthinkable in world cricket on Day 1 of the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Melbourne. Australian batsman Sam Konstas is bowled by Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah on the fourth day of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne Bumrah did …

Jasprit Bumrah impersonates Sam Konstas after knocking Aussie debutant's middle pole over | WATCH
1 week, 3 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah impersonates Sam Konstas after knocking Aussie debutant's middle pole over | WATCH

India TV News  

Jasprit Bumrah got one back at Sam Konstas as India's pace spearhead knocked the Aussie teenager over in the second innings with an absolute ripper. Bumrah bowled a good length delivery which angled sharply into Konstas and knocked his middle pole over after finding the gap between his bat and pad. Jasprit Bumrah celebrates wildly after knocking Sam Konstas over: …

Virat Kohli back as captain? Star batter at his animated best, sets fields at MCG
1 week, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli back as captain? Star batter at his animated best, sets fields at MCG

India Today  

Virat Kohli was at his animated best on the morning of Day 4 during the Boxing Day Test against Australia. A live wire on the field at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, he was constantly in captain Rohit Sharma's ear, bringing a palpable energy to the Indian side. In addition to his constant chatter aimed at the two Australian openers, Kohli …

Sam Konstas Mimics Virat Kohli’s Shoulder-Bump Gesture In IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test | WATCH
1 week, 4 days ago

Sam Konstas Mimics Virat Kohli’s Shoulder-Bump Gesture In IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test | WATCH

ABP News  

Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli have been the centre of attraction in the ongoing India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. While Konstas grabbed attention for his bold fifty on his international debut against bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, and Akash Deep, Virat Kohli found himself in the spotlight for a controversial incident in the …

Virat Kohli subjected to derogatory abuse by Australian crowd during IND vs AUS 4th Test at MCG; watch his response
1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli subjected to derogatory abuse by Australian crowd during IND vs AUS 4th Test at MCG; watch his response

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli was subjected to derogatory abuse by the Australian crowd on Friday, Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Following his shoulder-barge incident with Sam Konstas, the MCG crowd has targeted Virat Kohli every time he steps onto the field, whether during batting or fielding. In a video circulating on social media, Virat …

‘Looks like Jaiswal…’: Smith reacts to Kohli’s huge mix-up on Day 2, remarks ‘Virat was in for a masterclass…’
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Looks like Jaiswal…’: Smith reacts to Kohli’s huge mix-up on Day 2, remarks ‘Virat was in for a masterclass…’

Hindustan Times  

In response to Australia’s first innings total of 474, India looked like they were in a position to counter-attack after the early dismissals of captain Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal had a huge mix-up on Day 2, which led to the latter's dismissal. Steve Smith reacts to Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal mix-up Speaking to Fox Cricket, …

Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by ENG great: 'How boring it would be without the showman'
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Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by ENG great: 'How boring it would be without the showman'

Hindustan Times  

Kevin Pietersen, the former England captain, is loving the drama unfolding in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India. Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by Kevin Pietersen Carrett/AAP Image via REUTERS This incident led to Kohli being docked 20 per cent of his match fees. However, Pietersen loves whatever Kohli is doing on the field, saying the …

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