Australian batting phenom Sam Konstas says it “was my fault” teammate Usman Khawaja was dismissed to finish a fiery day one towards India on the SCG on Friday.
And his state coach has blasted the way in which Indian gamers reacted to the second, declaring a number of of them ought to have been punished by the Worldwide Cricket Council for his or her actions.
It was a flashpoint in what was a whirlwind introduction to Take a look at cricket for the 19-year-old Sydney product, who debuted in Melbourne and lit up the MCG by ramping famous person quick bowler Jasprit Bumrah to the boundary on his method to an exciting 60.
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He obtained below the pores and skin of the opposition a lot in that match that Virat Kohli rammed his shoulder into {the teenager} mid-pitch for no motive, resulting in a fantastic from the ICC.
Kohli was once more one of many foremost antagonists in Sydney when Bumrah nicked off Khawaja at the end of day one, moments after Konstas had mouthed off to the opposition quick.
India have a good time round Sam Konstas on day one. Getty
Khawaja had been milking time without work the clock within the hope it might be the final over of the day, resulting in Bumrah and Indians being infuriated.
When Khawaja was dismissed with the next ball, a number of Indian gamers bizarrely charged in the direction of non-striker Konstas.
“Oh, I did not get too fazed. Sadly Uzzy obtained out,” Konstas instructed Triple M of the fiery incident.
“He was attempting to purchase a while somewhat bit. It was in all probability my fault (he obtained out), but it surely occurs. It is cricket.
“Credit score to Bumrah. He obtained the wicket, however clearly nice efficiency from the group.”
The Konstas antics and the response from Indian gamers led to a stink between Australian and Indian coaches.
Aussie chief Andrew McDonald stated it was intimidating behaviour, whereas his counterpart Gautam Gambhir put the blame squarely on Konstas and urged {the teenager} obtained what he deserved.
Now, New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd has aimed each barrels on the Indian gamers who charged on the teen.
“I believe it was a disgraceful act and may have been punished way more severely than it was,” Shipperd instructed SEN radio.
“He or the circumstance obtained below the pores and skin of Jasprit, and the group response was tremendous aggressive in the direction of him.
“I believe he’ll stroll by way of that and sit up for his subsequent alternative in Sri Lanka.
“He is only a good younger man who’s loving the sport, taking part in the sport and responding to the challenges within the second.
“How will you criticise individuals who play with a smile on their face? I do not perceive that.”
Konstas is predicted to be on the airplane to Sri Lanka later this month for a two-Take a look at collection.
