In a light moment on the opening day of the fifth Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, an Indian fan took the opportunity to poke fun at the Australian openers Konstas himself and the post of Virat Kohli. The exchange took place amid some memorable shoulder-to-shoulder incidents during the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Virat Kohli vs Sam Konstas: Fans keep the rivalry going
Although the fourth Test a Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 it's been a long time, the tension between Kohli and Konstas from Day 1 of the match remains fresh in the minds of cricket fans. At the start of Australia's innings in the Melbourne Test, Kohli and Konstas had a heated argument. The incident happened after the 10th over when Kohli, walking past the Australian opener, was seen brushing shoulders with him. This contact angered Konstas, who was not shy about expressing his displeasure. A heated exchange of words followed, and the actors were quickly moved to resolve the situation and restore order.
Although the Melbourne Test was an old one, the tussle between Kohli and Konstas has continued to be a talking point for fans. On Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney, the incident started when an Indian fan, who was watching the match from the stands, held up a large photo of Kohli. The poster, captioned “King Kohli,” was directed at Konstas, clearly intended to poke fun at the Australian opener. The fans' amusement was met with a smile from Konstas, who responded with a loud thumbs up, acknowledging the joke in good humor.
Here is the video:
After all, he is the first fanboy.🔥
I love Konstas. pic.twitter.com/kih3REXn5n– Utkarsh (@toxify_x18) January 3, 2025
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First entry into India: A tough day for tourists
On the field, India's batting on Day 1 of the Sydney Test was far from ideal. The visitors were bowled out for 185 runs in their first innings, by a wicketkeeper batsman. Rishabh Pant who emerged as the top scorer with 40 runs. Despite Pant's valiant effort, India's batting order struggled to create partnerships, and the Australian bowlers dominated the proceedings. Australia, in their reply, found themselves vulnerable at the end of Day 1. After three overs, they only scored. 9 runs for the loss of one wicket, trailing India by 176 runs.