The temperature of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 was a sensation at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as India's young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal he quickly made contact with the Australians Konstas himself on the second day of the fifth Test.
Fire scene by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sam Konstas
The incident occurred when Konstas, who had become a thorn in India's side with his fierce hitting and screaming in the field, found himself on the edge of Jaiswal's sledge. As Konstas struggled to find the edge, Jaiswal was heard taunting him, saying, “What happened, why aren't the bullets visible now? Oye Konstas, are you shooting?” which translates to, “What happened, you don't play shooting now? Hey Konstas, you can't shoot anymore? The moment was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media, showing the spirit of competition and culture of cricket between India and Australia.
Here is the video:
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What goes around comes around! #Jaiswal to give #SamKonst a taste of its own medicine, desi style! 🤣#AUSvINDOnStar 👉 Test 5, Day 2 | STAY NOW! | | #Tough Competition #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/o7XAV0M5HU
– Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 4, 2025
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Mental battles: Konstas' actions and Jaiswal's bravery
The play came at a time when both players were trying to control the game. Konstas had made headlines with his fearless approach, both with the bat and his displays on the field, often under the skin of the Indian players. Jaiswal, on the other hand, has been a consistent player for India in this series, showing a lot of resilience and versatility in his batting. The sledging was not just a miss but a display of the mental battle that is often a part of cricket, especially in a high-profile series like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Results in the game
Although sledging is part of cricket's spectacle, this event seems to have had an impact on the field. Konstas was soon dismissed, caught by Jaiswal himself at gully, which added to the chaos of the proceedings. Jaiswal's words seemed to have the desired effect, either to distract Konstas or to serve as motivation for Jaiswal and his team.