Sam Konstas, known for his on-field antics, certainly made his presence felt on Day 5 of the Melbourne Test between Australia and India. His antics echoed a previous incident with Virat Kohli during the series, where he made headlines with his famous shoulder barge toward the Indian star. On this occasion, Konstas seemed to embrace the spotlight, enjoying the banter and the atmosphere at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), but it wasn’t long before the Indian crowd turned up the heat.
As Konstas was fielding, the MCG crowd, known for their passionate support, began chanting Virat Kohli’s name in unison. This wasn’t just a display of admiration for the Indian cricketer, but rather a clever attempt to disrupt the young Australian’s concentration.
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The atmosphere grew even more intense when the crowd started shouting, “Kohli is your father,” referencing the infamous history between Konstas and Kohli from earlier in the series. Despite the jibes from the crowd, Konstas appeared unbothered and responded in kind, recreating the shoulder barge that had made headlines during India’s first innings.
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His nonchalant response seemed to reflect his confidence, as he remained unfazed by the crowd’s relentless teasing. The playful exchange, however, had a deeper undertone, as it was linked to a heated controversy earlier in the series between the two players.
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The Australian media had recently made headlines for its derogatory remarks, asking “Who is your father?” in reference to the rivalry between Kohli and Konstas. These comments added fuel to the fire of the ongoing battle, which was now playing out both on the field and in the stands. Through it all, Konstas maintained his cool, turning what could have been a frustrating situation into another moment of on-field bravado.
