Watch rookie Australia opener Sam Konstas mimic Virat Kohli’s shoulder barge during India’s fourth-innings chase in the Boxing Day Test. The hilarious moment went viral.
New Delhi: Star India batter Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas were at the center of a shoulder barge controversy on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. Konstas, not taking kindly to the incident, spent the rest of the game mimicking Kohli’s actions.
During India’s fourth-innings chase on Monday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, rookie Australia opener Sam Konstas was spotted mimicking Virat Kohli’s shoulder barge. After his dismissal for just five runs, Konstas, while fielding on the boundary, playfully recreated Kohli’s signature move, with spectators also joining in on the fun.
Kohli and Konstas were involved in a shoulder barge controversy on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. Konstas, not taking the incident lightly, continued to mimic Kohli throughout the game. The Aussie crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Konstas seemed to enjoy the playful moment. Watch the video here:
Sam Konstas mocking Kohli again 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/wv1kXswBc7
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Chasing a near-impossible target of 340, India struggled as both skipper Rohit Sharma (9 off 40 balls) and Virat Kohli (5) succumbed to technical flaws and mental pressure. India lost seven wickets for just 34 runs in 20.4 overs, being bowled out for 155 in 79.1 overs.
Nathan Lyon (2/37 in 20.1 overs) exploited the variable bounce, while Mitchell Starc (1/25 in 16 overs) claimed the vital wicket of Kohli. Kohli’s struggles outside the off-stump were again evident, as his uncontrollable urge to play the cover drive led to his dismissal at first slip after Starc angled one across.
The shoulder barge incident with rookie Aussie opener Sam Konstas became a hot topic throughout the match. Kohli was fined 20% of his match fee and received a demerit point for the action. Earlier, he was booed as he walked back to the dressing room following his first-innings dismissal, which led to a brief confrontation with the crowd. With a 184-run loss at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final have dimmed significantly. To stay in contention, India must win the final Test in Sydney and hope that Australia fails to win any match in their upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
