The 19-year-old Australian batter scored 60 runs in just 65 deliveries in his debut Test and was fierce against Jasprit Bumrah’s first spell, hitting a couple of audacious sixes.

After being presented with the Test cap by former skipper Mark Taylor, with his brothers and parents in attendance, Konstas literally sprinted out in the middle, eager to get on with the game. He requested senior partner Usman Khawaja to allow him first strike against Bumrah.

Australia's debutant, Sam Konstas took India's Jasprit Bumrah by scruff of his neck in the Boxing Day Test at MCG.The 19-year-old audaciously attempted to reverse-scoop the highest wicket-taker of the series,

Virat Kohli is never afraid to back down from a challenge; on Thursday (26th December), he added another episode. The opening day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was marked by a contentious altercation involving Indian batting icon and Australian debutant Sam Konstas.

Sam Konstas comments on Kohli's altercation, urging sportsmanship. ICC to review the incident for cricket integrity.