In a lighthearted moment during the opening day of the fifth Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, an Indian fan took the opportunity to tease Australian opener Sam Konstas with a poster of Virat Kohli. The playful exchange occurred amidst the backdrop of the memorable shoulder incident that took place during the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Virat Kohli vs Sam Konstas: Fans keep the rivalry alive
Though the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is long over, the tensions between Kohli and Konstas from Day 1 of that match remain fresh in the minds of cricket fans. During the early stages of Australia’s innings in the Melbourne Test, Kohli and Konstas had a heated confrontation. The incident occurred after the 10th over when Kohli, while walking past the Australian opener, seemed to brush shoulders with him. This physical contact appeared to irk Konstas, who did not shy away from voicing his displeasure. A sharp exchange of words followed, and the on-field umpires were quickly involved to diffuse the situation and restore order.
Despite the Melbourne Test being a thing of the past, the rivalry between Kohli and Konstas has continued to be a talking point for fans. On Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney, the incident was reignited when an Indian fan, who was watching the game from the stands, held up a large poster of Kohli. The poster, emblazoned with the words “King Kohli,” was directed at Konstas, clearly intended to poke fun at the Australian opener. The fan’s antics were met with a smile from Konstas, who playfully responded with a thumbs-up gesture, acknowledging the teasing in good humor.
Here is the video:
Akhir hai toh kohli fanboy he.🔥
Love ya Konstas. pic.twitter.com/kih3REXn5n— Utkarsh (@toxify_x18) January 3, 2025
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India’s first innings: A tough day for the visitors
On the field, India’s batting efforts on Day 1 of the Sydney Test were far from ideal. The visitors were dismissed for a total of 185 runs in their first innings, with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant emerging as the highest scorer with 40 runs. Despite a valiant effort from Pant, India’s batting order struggled to build partnerships, and the Australian bowlers dominated the proceedings. Australia, in their reply, found themselves in a challenging position by the end of Day 1. After three overs, they had scored just 9 runs for the loss of 1 wicket, trailing India by 176 runs.