1. Konstas' shoulder bump with Kohli:Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Disney+ Hotstar)
The Boxing Day Test's spotlight moment came when Virat Kohli had a mid-pitch altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas. During the first session after the 10th over, the two players bumped shoulders while switching ends.
Kohli, seemingly irritated by Konstas’ aggressive approach that frustrated the Indian bowlers, deliberately walked into the teenager’s path, triggering a heated exchange of words. Usman Khawaja, and umpire Michael Gough, stepped in at the right time to defuse the situation. After the end of the day's play, the Indian batter received a fine of 20% of his match fee and one demerit point for his actions.
