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Yashasvi Jaiswal complains to umpire about Sam Konstas© X/Twitter
Sam Konstas had a memorable debut for Australia towards India within the fourth Check of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne, that the hosts gained by 84 runs. The debutant scored a memorable half-century within the first innings after which continually indulged in banter with Indian batters whereas fielding on the close-in positions. Konstas made a 65-ball 60 on his Check debut through the fourth Check at Melbourne, which the Aussies gained by 184 runs on Monday, and his beautiful scoops and laps off Bumrah introduced him international consideration, in addition to giving his facet an edge over India.
The 19-year-old Konstas made his presence felt even whereas fielding, continually speaking to Indian batters from the cordon or close-in positions. Smith, himself a bundle of power on the sector, took a word of it.
Smith, himself a bundle of power on the sector, took a word of it.
“He was chirping. I think at one point (Yashasvi) Jaiswal was actually trying to hit the ball at him to shut him up a bit. But look he’s brought great energy (to the team),” stated the previous Australian skipper.
Konstas was not reluctant to offer Bumrah a fairly cocky ship off when Bumrah received out in India’s second innings, edging pacer Scott Boland to Smith at slips.
“He’s brought a real confidence and it’s nice to see him start so well in his first Test match And I think he’s got a bright future,” he added.
“I mean, he’s mad. I think he really enjoyed himself under the lid there,” Smith advised 7Cricket whereas struggling to hide his appreciative laughter.
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