[Watch] Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas Exchange Words; Virat Kohli Jumps Into the Fight

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The fifth Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) turned fiery as Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah and Australian youngster Sam Konstas had a heated exchange during the final moments of Day 1. The tension on the field escalated quickly, with Virat Kohli also joining the dramatic celebrations.

Bumrah vs Konstas: The Heated Moment

The incident began in the last over of the day when Bumrah was preparing to bowl to Usman Khawaja. At the non-striker’s end, 19-year-old Konstas reportedly said something that didn’t sit well with Bumrah. The Indian pacer took a couple of steps toward Konstas, and the two engaged in a brief argument before the umpires intervened to separate them.

Bumrah, however, didn’t let the moment pass. On the final ball of the day, he bowled a full-length delivery that found Khawaja’s edge. KL Rahul grabbed the catch in the slips, and instead of a regular celebration, the Indian team turned their focus to Konstas.

Bumrah marched toward the young batter with a piercing stare, yelling in aggression. Kohli, fielding in the slips, celebrated loudly in front of Konstas, adding to the pressure on the Australian opener. Konstas kept his head down and walked off the field, while the Indian team reveled in the moment.

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Jasprit Bumrah’s Impact on Day 1

Bumrah has been India’s standout player so far in the match. Earlier in the day, he scored a quick 22 runs, helping India reach a total of 185. With the ball, he struck in his opening spell, giving India the upper hand by removing Khawaja in the closing moments.

The Indian team will rely heavily on Bumrah on Day 2 to keep Australia under pressure. His ongoing battle with Konstas promises to be an exciting subplot in the series finale.

India, bowled out for 185, managed to reduce Australia to 9 for 1 by stumps. With a 176-run lead, the visitors still have a lot to do to turn the game in their favor. Meanwhile, Australia, leading the series 2-1, will aim to build a strong first-innings lead and reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade-long wait.

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