Darren Berry, former Australia first-class cricketer has slammed Virat Kohli for his deliberate shoulder-barging to 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas, who idolizes the previous India captain.
“Such a disgrace as the child completely idolizes Kohli. By no means meet your hero,” Berry wrote on X.
If the ICC don’t give Virat a vacation along with his household in Sydney then we would as properly pack up our bat and ball and go residence. Modified his line and confirmed the world the child has rattled him & his group. Such a disgrace as the child completely idolizes Kohli.
“ By no means meet your hero ” 😢— Darren Berry (@ChuckBerry1969) December 26, 2024
What occurred?
Sam Konstas battered Jasprit Bumarah and Mohammad Siraj across the Melbourne Cricket Floor. After the tip of the tenth over, when gamers have been altering ends, Virat Kohli picked up the cricket ball and appeared to stroll on to Konstas who was heading towards batting associate Usman Khawaja and collided shoulder to shoulder as he walked previous Konstas.
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas exchanged a heated second on the MCG. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/QL13nZ9IGI
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 26, 2024
Konstas and former India captain Kohli exchanged phrases after the collision and Kohli began strolling again in direction of Konstas. Australia batter Usman Khawaja hurried to face between the pair, patting Konstas on the arm after which placing a pleasant arm across the shoulder of 36-year-old Kohli in a bid to calm the scenario.
Konstas dominated the opening session earlier than getting out to Ravindra Jadeja for a daring 60 off 65 deliveries in a memorable debut.
What did Konstas say?
Whereas speaking to 7 Cricket on the lunch break, {the teenager} opened up concerning the conflict along with his childhood hero.
The person of the second 👊
Sam Konstas chats with @copes9 about his first Take a look at innings…
And the whole lot else that occurred throughout it as properly #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/v7hhwMWgtB
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 26, 2024
“Virat Kohli is your favorite participant on the earth and unexpectedly you’re within the thick of battle on the market, he throws a bit of shoulder. What was being mentioned on the market?,” requested Trent Copeland.
Konstas replied: “I feel the feelings bought to each of us. I didn’t fairly realise, I used to be doing my gloves. After which a bit of shoulder cost. But it surely occurs, it’s cricket.”
On his debut
On his memorable debut, the teen mentioned it’s nonetheless a little bit of a blur to him however he loved his keep within the center.
“I feel it was a little bit of a blur, however a dream come true. Have a look at the turnout, full stadium,” he mentioned.
“However yeah, the boys have been very welcoming, Pat Cummins, and it seems like residence.”
Konstas additionally revealed what he was informed by the captain Pat Cummins earlier than he made his debut.
“I feel simply being fearless, Cummins was telling me. We had our Christmas lunch yesterday, seeing the children take pleasure in it, and yeah, you may inform it’s a very family-united group, so yeah, very stoked,” he mentioned.
On the ramp photographs
Earlier, Konstas appeared nervous as he performed and missed 4 occasions within the opening over of the match, bowled by Jasprit Bumrah.
However in an indication of the bravery of youth, Konstas performed three audacious reverse scoops over slips in Bumrah’s fourth over, hitting two fours and a six.
WHAT ARE WE SEEING!
Sam Konstas simply whipped Jasprit Bumrah for six 😱#AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/ZuNdtCncLO
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 26, 2024
He additionally opened up about his plan in opposition to Bumrah.
“It wasn’t a plan yesterday. I used to be going to play good cricket photographs, however Bumrah is clearly a world-class bowler, and yeah, simply attempting to place stress on him, attempting to alter his techniques was the important thing factor,” he mentioned.
After Konstas missed the primary ramp shot, there was a smile on the face of veteran opener Usman Khawaja on the non-striker finish.
“Oh, he’s a legend. He’s very calm to bat with, and he mentioned simply to maintain backing myself, so love batting with Uzi, nice mentor, and yeah, nice chief,” mentioned Konstas on Khawaja’s response.
The MCG crowd
Konstas additionally revealed what he felt after acknowledging the group folks on the MCG.
“I truly had goosebumps after I raised my bat. Everybody was supporting me, so yeah, nice ambiance right here,” he mentioned.
No Instagram for 5 days
When requested about what number of followers, he has gained earlier than after his present on the MCG. He mentioned: “I haven’t been checking Instagram. I’m on a five-day ban, however I’ll test after.
“I knew I used to be on about 15k, however not too positive now.
“Are you aware?,” he requested Copeland
“Excellent news is you’re up over 38k proper now. You’re a fan favorite,” replied Copeland.
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