Australian key Constas himself downplayed his confrontation on the field with Virat Kohli During Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. Konstas stated that Kohli bumped into him by accident, adding that the incident motivated him and fired him up for his debut innings.
Virat and Constas were involved in a heated argument at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday, December 26. The incident happened after the 10th game when Kohli collided with the 19-year-old player who was playing aggressively on purpose. Against India’s bowlers.
I think Virat Kohli hit me by accident – Sam Constas
Speaking after the first day of play, Sam Konstas revealed that he was adjusting his gloves when Kohli accidentally collided with him. Konstas said stress is just part of the game and he’s focused on doing his best. It brought out the best in him, he added.
“I was just putting my gloves on. I think he hit me by accident. I think it’s just cricket, just tension,” Constas told the press.
“For me, I was just trying to compete. I was trying to give my best to whoever I was facing. Sometimes it got heated, which is good for me. I feel like that brings out the best in me. I hope it continues in the next innings. ” he said.
Sam Konstas set the record for most runs against Jasprit Bumrah in his opening spell
Kohli faced criticism, including from former cricketers Ricky Pontingfor his behavior during the match. There was speculation that Kohli would receive a one-match ban for deliberately making physical contact with Sam Konstas. However, he escaped punishment and was fined 20 percent of his match fee.
Sam Konstas lashed out following the spat with Virat Kohli jasprit bumrah. Konstas scored 18 runs in the 11th over with two fours and a six. In total, Constas scored 34 runs from Bumrah’s first spell, setting the record for the most runs scored against a bowler in an opening spell in Tests.
I was trying to keep my head still and look at the ball – Sam Konstas
Konstas revealed that his landing shots against Jasprit Bumrah were pre-planned to disrupt the bowler’s rhythm. He admitted that it was tough facing Bumrah for the first time, but he adapted to the wicket and Bumrah’s unique movement, which helped him hit some successful shots.
“I think I was getting used to the keeper. It was my first time facing him. I was getting used to his movement. He hit my bat a few times, I was lucky to get away a few times. But it was a great contest,” Konstas said.
“Yeah, it was definitely premeditated. But I was trying to keep my head still and look at the ball until it was out of my hands. I got a few away today,” he said.
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