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Australia’s young opener, Konstas himselfemerged as a rising star in the world of cricket during Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Known for his aggressive batting style and fiery demeanor on the field, Konstas won over fans and critics alike. His fiery clashes with the Indian players, a particularly heated moment with the Indian stars Virat Kohliwas the topic of conversation in the series.
Post match conversation between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas
One of the most dramatic moments of the series occurred during the Melbourne Test, where Konstas made his debut. In the early stages of Australia’s innings, tensions flared when Kohli rubbed shoulders with the young opener while passing him. The physical contact appears to have unnerved Konstas, leading to a harsh verbal exchange between the two. The incident added fuel to the already intense rivalry between the two players. Surprisingly, the heated exchange on the field gave way to mutual respect. Speaking about the clash, Konstas revealed a touching interaction with Kohli after the match.
Kostas said this in a brief chat with Kohli after the match, expressing his admiration for him and sharing with him how honored he is to play against his idol. “I had a little chat after the game telling him that I adored him and that it was obviously a great honor to play against himKonstas said during an interview with CODE sports.
He further described facing Kohli as a surreal experience, highlighting Kohli’s powerful presence, the energy of the Indian crowd and their chanting of his name. “When I versed him, I said, ‘wow, Virat Kohli is batting.’ He just had that presence about him, all the Indian audience got into them. Chanting his name. It was pretty surreal“, he added.
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A warm and encouraging exchange
The 19-year-old also mentioned that Kohli is a very down-to-earth, sweet person and wished him all the best, hoping that he would play well at Sri Lanka tour. “He was very down to earth. A wonderful person and just wishes me the best and says I hope I do well on the Sri Lanka tour, he said if I am in”, the Australian opener added.
The right-handed batsman expressed his admiration for Kohli, saying his entire family loves him, idolized Kohli from a young age and considers him a legend of the game. “My whole family loves Virat. I’ve idolized him since I was little and he’s a legend of the game.” Konstas concluded.
An impressive debut series for Konstas
Konstas’ performance on the field at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was impressive. Despite playing just two matches, he scored 113 runs, including an incredible half-century in the Melbourne Test. His confident batting against a world-class Indian bowling attack showed his potential and promise. Fans were quick to notice, calling him one to watch in the future. With his debut streak now behind him, all eyes are on whether Konstas will make the squad for Australia’s upcoming tour of Sri Lankawhich starts on January 29. The tour includes two Test matches and one ODI, offering the young rookie another opportunity to cement his place in the national team.
