Tasmanian cricketer Beau Webster, who made his debut at the age of 31, displayed a remarkable calmness and confidence at the press conference before the fifth Test between Australia and India. He performed well in his debut match, bowling 13 overs with an economy of 2.2 and taking two catches. He comes from a long line of successful cricket players from Tasmania, including David Boon and Ricky Ponting, and has the potential to follow in their footsteps.
Indian captain Virat Kohli's batting woes continued in the ongoing Test match against Australia as he was once again dismissed while attempting a shot outside the off-stump. This marks the seventh time in the series that Kohli has been caught in the slips by Australia's new Test debutant, Beau Webster. Despite high hopes, Kohli's performance in the series has been underwhelming, raising questions about his form in the ongoing series.
In a dominant display, the senior India women's team defeated Maldives 11-1 in their second FIFA friendly match, with debutant forward Lhingdeikim scoring four goals. The Blue Tigresses led 6-1 at half-time, with Lhingdeikim (12’, 16’, 56’, 59’) and fellow debutant Nongmeikapam Sibani Devi (45+1’) leading the charge. Despite making wholesale changes to the starting XI, India was in full control throughout the match, with their only blemish being Maldives' goal in the 27th minute. Lhingdeikim sealed her impressive debut with a classy goal in the 59th minute, securing a comfortable win for India.
With 30 wickets in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy and a total of 200 Test wickets, Jasprit Bumrah's consistency and skill have been on full display. Former Australia batter Simon Katich has hailed Bumrah as one of the finest overseas bowlers to have played in Australia in the past two decades. His control, unique action, and ability to generate movement both ways make him a difficult opponent for any batsman. In the fourth Test against Australia, Bumrah's battle against 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas grabbed the spotlight as the young opener took on the formidable bowler with an array of unorthodox shots. However, Bumrah proved his prowess by dismissing Konstas with a brilliant delivery. While the 31-year-old has cemented his position as the world's best fast bowler, Konstas has shown immense potential and courage in the face of a tough challenge.
Indian pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah got his sweet revenge on Australian debutant Sam Konstas by dismissing him with a brilliant delivery in the second innings of the boxing day Test. Konstas, who had impressed with the bat in the first innings, was knocked over by Bumrah's fiery delivery, leading to wild celebrations from the Indian team. The 19-year-old had shown aggression towards Bumrah in the first innings but was unable to replicate his performance in the second.
In a highly anticipated encounter between India and Australia, a physical altercation between Virat Kohli and debutant Sam Konstas took place on the field. Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley expressed his disappointment, stating that physical contact has no place in cricket. While Kohli was charged for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct and fined 20 percent of his match fee, Konstas showed remarkable maturity by downplaying the incident. With the series being high stakes for both teams, Hockley believed the intensity of the competition could have been a contributing factor.
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting and former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar criticize the 20% match fee fine imposed on Virat Kohli for his on-field altercation with debutant Sam Konstas. While Ponting argues that the punishment is not harsh enough, Gavaskar states that it was just a "slap on the wrist" for a highly paid professional like Kohli. The incident occurred during Konstas' much-anticipated debut in Australia, where he made headlines for playing a key role in India's tussle against Australia. Despite the controversial incident, Australia ended the day on a strong note with a total of 311/6.
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley condemns physical altercation between Indian captain Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas during Day 1 of the fourth Test. While Kohli was charged and fined, Hockley praised Konstas for handling the situation with maturity beyond his years. The incident sheds light on the intense competition and high stakes in the ongoing series.
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fee and given a demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for deliberately making physical contact with Australian batsman Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The incident, which occurred on the second day of the test match, sparked a heated exchange between the players and drew criticism from former Australian captain Ricky Ponting. Kohli has accepted the sanctions imposed by the match referee.
Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas were involved in a heated altercation during the 4th Test match between India and Australia. The incident occurred when Kohli bumped into Konstas while crossing the pitch, leading to a heated exchange of words. While Konstas downplayed the incident as accidental, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting suggests that Kohli may face disciplinary action for instigating the confrontation.