Australian debutant Constas himself is hilariously imitated Virat Kohli A shoulder barge during Day 2 of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The incident, which quickly went viral, added a touch of light humor to the high-stakes game.
On-field verbal exchange with Virat Kohli
Constas’ antics reminded fans of the Day 1 moment Kohli pushed the young batter’s shoulder A heated exchange ensued during the morning session, requiring the referee to intervene to break the tension.
On Day 1, when Constas was in scintillating form, Kohli’s actions drew criticism from former players and the Australian media, who labeled the Indian batsman a “bully” and a “clown”. However, Constas looked unfazed by the opposition and continued to punish the Indian bowlers with a series of unorthodox shots. The 19-year-old’s dream debut saw him produce a brilliant knock of 60 off 65 balls that included six boundaries and two sixes, setting the stage for Australia’s 474-run first innings, backed by a century from Steve Smith.
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Sam Constas’ cheeky antics delight the MCG crowd
On Day 2, Constas entertained the packed MCG crowd with a playful mimicry of Kohli’s shoulder bump. During the match, the young cricketer made a cheeky gesture towards the Indian crowd, drawing loud cheers and laughter from the Australian fans. Known for his charming antics, Constas had already won over cricket fans with his lively presence on the field and enthusiastically inspired the Australian fans. His actions not only added to the atmosphere, but also highlighted his ability to keep his energy high in a tense match.
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His facial expressions in particular impressed the crowd and they responded with thunderous applause. Kontas’ shrug showed his light-hearted approach to on-field drama and showed his maturity in managing a heated moment with humour. The incident became one of the highlights of the day, with fans applauding Konstas for his spirited presence in the game apart from his performance with the bat.
India vs Australia in MCG test
Constas’ impressive debut innings created a strong platform for the Australian team. Completed with Steve Smith’s century they scored a team score of 475 in their first innings. Meanwhile, India struggled to reply, managing just 36 runs before Kohli was dismissed. Scott Boland. Kohli’s innings also saw a critical run involved Yashasvi JaiswalAdding to India’s woes. But the partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar the ninth wicket provided some stability which helped India recover to some extent.
