Aussie wonderkid Sam Konstas involved in fiery face-off with Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah during explosive finish on day one of the fifth test
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Sam Konstas has exchanged barbs with Jasprit Bumrah in a heated end to day one of the fifth Test in Sydney, with umpires needing to get between the pair. In a dramatic final over of play, Bumrah and Konstas first clashed when Usman Khawaja pulled away from a ball, with India's captain accusing him of delaying to ensure this would be the day's last over.
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Konstas inserted himself by chatting back at Bumrah, prompting both umpires to intervene and order their pair back to their positions. With tensions high, Khawaja was then caught at second slip on the final ball of the day and India's talismanic seamer and several teammates ran straight at Konstas to celebrate in his face.
The incident became the flashpoint of a chaotic opening day after India were bowled out for 185 and Australia went to stumps at 1-9. Konstas has clearly got under India's skin in his first two Tests. He was shoulder-bumped between overs by Virat Kohli on debut in Melbourne last week, a move that incurred the India veteran a fine of 20 per cent of his match fee.
It's possible Friday's Bumrah-Konstas exchange could also come under the spotlight. In a dramatic final over of play, Bumrah and Konstas first clashed when Usman Khawaja pulled away from a ball, with India 's captain accusing him of delaying to ensure this would be the day's last over (pictured).
Konstas inserted himself by chatting back at Bumrah, prompting both umpires to intervene and order their pair back to their positions. There is also the question of whether Konstas's exchange acted to fire up Bumrah before the great quick landed a crucial blow for the tourists in snaring Khawaja's wicket.
