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In a joyous moment during the opening day of the fifth Test match between Australia and India At the Sydney Cricket Ground, an Indian fan took the opportunity to mock the Australian opener. Konstas himself with a sign Virat Kohli. The funny exchange came amid the memorable shoulder incident that took place during the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Virat Kohli vs Sam Konstas: Fans keep rivalry alive
Although the fourth test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Long over, the tensions between Kohli and Konstas from Day 1 of that match are still fresh in the minds of cricket fans. During the early stages of Australia’s innings in the Melbourne Test, Kohli and Konstas had a heated confrontation. The incident occurred after the tenth over when Kohli, while passing by the Australian opener, appeared to brush against him. This physical contact seemed to irritate Konstas, who did not hesitate to express his displeasure. A loud exchange of words followed and the referees on the field quickly intervened to calm the situation and restore order.
Even though the Melbourne Test is a thing of the past, the rivalry between Kohli and Konstas has continued to be a topic of conversation for fans. On Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney, the incident was reignited when an Indian fan, who was watching the match from the stands, held up a large poster of Kohli. The banner, emblazoned with the words “King Kohli”, was directed at Konstas and was clearly intended to mock the Australian opener. The fans’ antics were met with a smile by Konstas, who playfully responded with a nod of approval, acknowledging the taunts with good humor.
Here is the video:
After all, he is the first fanboy.🔥
I love you Konstas. pic.twitter.com/kih3REXn5n-Utkarsh (@toxify_x18) January 3, 2025
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India’s first innings: a tough day for the visitors
On the field, India’s batting efforts on Day 1 of the Sydney Test were far from ideal. The visitors were bowled out for a total of 185 runs in their first innings, with keeper-batsman RISHABH PANTS emerging as the top scorer with 40 runs. Despite Pant’s valiant effort, the Indian batting order struggled to form partnerships and the Australian bowlers dominated the proceedings. Australia, in response, found themselves in a challenging position at the end of Day 1. After three overs, they had scored just 9 runs for the loss of 1 wicket, trailing India by 176 runs.
