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Australia’s Outspoken Youth, Constas himselfemerged as a rising star in the world of cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Known for his aggressive batting style and fiery demeanor on the field, Konstas captivated fans and critics alike. His fiery confrontations with Indian players, especially an intense moment with India’s star batsman Virat Kohliwas the talking point of the series.
Post match chat between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas
One of the most dramatic moments of the series came during the Melbourne test, where Konstas made his debut. In the early stages of Australia’s innings, tensions flared when Kohli appeared to rub shoulders with the young opener as he walked past him. The physical contact seemed to upset Konstas, leading to a heated verbal exchange between the two. The incident added fuel to an already intense rivalry between the two players. Surprisingly, the heated exchange on the field gave way to mutual respect. Speaking about the clash, Konstas revealed an emotional post-match interaction with Kohli.
Kostas said he had a brief chat with Kohli after the match, expressing his admiration for him and sharing that it was a great honor to play against his idol. “I had a little chat after the game telling him that I idolize him and obviously it’s a great honor to play against him.Konstas said during the interview with CODE sports.
He further described facing Kohli as a surreal experience, noting Kohli’s commanding presence, the energy of the Indian crowd and their chants of his name. “When I bowled it, I said, “Wow, Virat Kohli is batting.” He just had this presence around him, the whole Indian crowd coming into it. Chanting his name. It was quite surreal”, he added.
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A warm and encouraging exchange
The 19-year-old also mentioned that Kohli is very down-to-earth, a lovely person and wished him well, expressing hope that he will do well in the Sri Lanka turns “He was very down to earth. A lovely person and just wishing me all the best saying I hope I do well on the Sri Lanka tour he said if I am in”, added the Australian worker.
The right-handed batsman expressed admiration for Kohli, stating that his entire family loves him, that he has idolized Kohli since childhood and considers him a legend of the game. “My whole family loves Virat. I’ve idolized him since I was a kid and he’s a legend of the game.” Konstas concluded.
Impressive debut series for Konstas
Konstas’ performance on the field in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was impressive. Despite playing just two matches, he scored 113 runs, including a remarkable half-century in the Melbourne Test. His confident batting against a world-class Indian bowling attack showed his potential and promise. Fans have been quick to take note, dubbing him one to watch for the future. With his debut series now behind him, all eyes are on whether Konstas will make the team Australia’s next tour of Sri Lankawhich starts on January 29. The tour includes two Test matches and an ODI, giving the young debutant another chance to cement his place in the national team.
