New Delhi:
Jasprit Bumrah vs Sam Konstas: On the opening day of the fifth Test against Australia, which started on Friday, there was once again a fierce clash between the two teams on the last ball. And the reason once again became 19 year old Sam Konstas (
Sam Konstas) who clashed with Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah on the last ball of the day. A few days ago, during the fourth Test in Melbourne, former Indian captain Virat Kohli’s “physical confrontation” also received a lot of discussion. Then everyone had pointed out Virat’s mistake and for this he had to face a fine of 20 percent of the match fee. And now again the clash between Bumrah vs Kontos in the last over in Sydney once again brought the match into discussion.
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This action of Khwaja agitated the Indians
After India were bundled out for 185 runs in the first innings, Kangaroo Open Konstanz and Usman Khawaja somehow managed to spend 15 minutes on the pitch in the last moments of the first day. What actually happened was that in order to reduce the number of overs in the remaining time, Usman Khawaja was deliberately delaying to prepare for the Indian pacers. And this worked to create frustration among the Indian bowlers.
Bumrah’s appeal…
In such a situation, when Bumrah appealed to Khawaja to get ready soon, Constance made some comments on the non-strike end. However, it was not clear what he did. After this Indian captain Bumrah exchanged words.
Gilchrist took on Kontas
Former wicketkeeper Gilchrist, who was doing commentary, said, Constas has joined. He is saying something to Bumrah. Actually I don’t know whether this young batsman has this job. However, the umpires have quickly linked themselves to the incident. There has been a lot of tension during the last few balls.”
…and it became Bumrah’s
The umpires calmed both of them down, but the moments had done their job. Usman Khwaja was distracted. After this, Bumrah bowled the next ball blankly and he was successful in dismissing Khawaja on the last ball of the day. As soon as Khawaja’s catch went to slip, all the Indian players including Kohli surrounded Constas to celebrate. Gilchrist did not stop, “They are attacking from all sides. This celebration was quite special. Usually hands go up in the air, but here everyone’s eyes were on one man.”