Konstas' cockiness creates early drama in SCG Test
India's long-awaited Test tour of Australia finally got underway in Sydney, and it didn't take long for the drama to unfold. In the dying stages of day one, young Australian opener Sam Konstas found himself in a heated exchange with India's Jasprit Bumrah, leading to a flurry of reactions from both teams and commentators alike.
Konstas had been in the middle of a promising innings when he was dismissed by Bumrah, and as the pair walked off the field, words were exchanged. It's unclear exactly what was said, but it was enough to spark a fiery response from India's players, who gathered around Konstas and exchanged some heated words.
The incident left many observers scratching their heads, as it's unusual for such a confrontation to occur so early in a Test series. Some commentators suggested that Konstas had been "cocky" in his approach, while others defended him, saying that he was simply standing up for himself.
Whatever the reason, the incident certainly added some spice to the contest, and it will be interesting to see if it has any lasting impact on the series. For now, though, it's safe to say that Konstas has made his mark on the international stage, and he's sure to be a player to watch in the years to come.