The opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) center Australia and India saw an interesting and controversial debate between pitches Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas.
The Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas clash creates controversy on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test
This happened in the first half of the game when Konstas, who made his international debut, fought hard against the Indian bowling, especially the pacers like. Jasprit Bumrah. His bold moves and bold shots created a frenzy among the Indian bowlers.
However, things escalated when Kohli, who is known to be very dangerous, deliberately walked into Konstas' path at the end of the 10th over, which led to an exchange of words between the two players. Konstas, who seemed undaunted by the experience, responded boldly, escalating the situation. An Australian soldier Usman Khawaja he had to do something to ease the tension, as he was a referee Michael Gough he intervened to prevent things from going well.
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Alyssa Healy's angry response
The The International Cricket Council (ICC) are expected to evaluate what happened, especially because of the participation of two important players in the highest level of the game. Speaking to Fox Cricket, Alyssa Healythe captain of the Australian women's cricket team, was disappointed by Kohli's behaviour, saying that a player of his age should maintain good character.
“It's difficult. It's probably more frustrating than anything that your most experienced player, one of your best players, has done to a very young opposition player. It doesn't really set the tone very much for your side. But if that's the way the Indian team wants it to do, so be it. But it did not disappoint him in the least.” Healy said.
Ricky Ponting points fingers at Kohli's actions
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting he also criticized Kohli, saying that the Indian star deliberately started the controversy. Commenting on 7Cricket, Ponting analyzed what he saw, accusing Kohli of deliberately provoking Konstas.
“Look where Virat walks. Virat went one way to his right and started the fight. No doubt in my mind. It looked like Konstas looked too late, he didn't know there was anyone in front of him. The guy in the window (Kohli) might have questions. several to answer, “
Konstas has scored fifty memorable games
Even during this difficult time, Konstas remained steadfast and showed amazing foresight in his first time. He went on to score hundreds, hitting six boundaries and sixes before being dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja at the end of this section. His fearless performance against Bumrah stood out, especially under pressure and opposition. Despite losing Konstas, Usman Khawaja continued to be strong at the other end, reaching 57, while Marnus Labuschagne built on his innings to remain unbeaten on 72. Australia settled comfortably at 237/2to show their authority in this field.