NEW DELIH: When it’s India vs Australia, the stress is all the time excessive, with exchanges of phrases and heated moments being a part of the rivalry. In the course of the fourth Check on the MCG, sparks flew between debutant Sam Konstas and Indian star Virat Kohli following a minor bodily contact.
Within the 10th over of Australia’s innings, as Kohli walked previous Konstas, their shoulders brushed frivolously, leaving the younger Australian visibly irritated. Konstas instantly confronted Kohli, prompting the umpire to step in and calm issues down.
Amidst the drama, Konstas impressed with the bat, scoring his maiden Check fifty off simply 52 balls, showcasing his promise on the massive stage.
On Thursday, Konstas etched his title within the historical past books by making his worldwide debut for Australia. At 19 years and 85 days, he turned the fourth-youngest Check debutant for Australia, receiving his saggy inexperienced cap from former captain Mark Taylor.
Ian Craig stays the youngest Australian Check debutant, taking part in his first recreation in 1953 at 17 years and 239 days. Present skipper Pat Cummins follows, debuting at 18 years and 193 days in 2011. Tom Garrett ranks third, and Clem Hill occupies fifth place on the checklist.
Konstas gained consideration with a century for the Prime Minister’s XI in opposition to the touring Indians after the Perth Check. His home document contains 718 runs in 11 first-class matches at a median of 42.2, that includes two centuries and three half-centuries.
He additionally performed a pivotal function in Australia’s ICC U19 World Cup 2024 triumph, scoring 191 runs in seven innings at a median of 27.28, together with a century. His efficiency within the two-match collection between Australia A and India A included 92 runs in 4 innings, highlighted by a match-winning 73*. In a pink-ball warm-up recreation in opposition to India, he stamped his authority with an aesthetic 107 off 97 balls in opposition to a formidable Indian assault.
Konstas has begun his Check profession on a excessive, proving that the religion of the selectors was well-placed.
