Sam Konstas's 'rude' act at the SCG drives cricket fans wild - but all is not as it seems
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Teen cricket sensation Sam Konstas got a huge reaction from the SCG crowd when he appeared to make a very rude gesture in response to taunting from Indian spectators - but there appears to be an innocent explanation for his actions. The 19-year-old has come in for heavy criticism from supporters and stars of the visiting side after having run-ins with Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah during the final two Tests of the series in Melbourne and Sydney.
![[The young Aussie had the last laugh as his heroics with the bat - and ability to get under the opposition's skin - helped drive Australia to a 3-1 series win]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/02/93771185-14253239-image-a-16_1736130381977.jpg)
Konstas had a fiery face-off with Bumrah at the SCG after smashing the world's best bowler in a stunning debut innings at the Boxing Day Test, where he also copped a shoulder barge from Kohli. He was also mocked by Indian fans when he got out to paceman Mohammed Siraj on day two of play in Sydney.
![[Indian star Jasprit Bumrah is pictured sharing some heated words with Konstas after the Aussie lost his wicket at the SCG]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/02/93754955-14253239-image-a-17_1736130855249.jpg)
Now footage has surfaced of Konstas reacting to boos from Indian supporters on Saturday by jiggling his hand in a gesture some fans took as him mimicking masturbation. A cricket fan posted footage of the incident to social media with the caption, 'Konstas fielding infront [sic] of the Indian Fan Zone at the SCG and the crowd goes "Sam is a Wa*kster",' although the audio doesn't feature that phrase from the fans, only booing.
Pictured: Konstas is captured appearing to make a rude gesture with his hand after being booed by Indian fans at the SCG Test. The young Aussie had the last laugh as his heroics with the bat - and ability to get under the opposition's skin - helped drive Australia to a 3-1 series win.
