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4th Test: Gavaskar Calls Kohli’s Fine for Collision with Konstas 'Just a Slap on the Wrist'
On Thursday, on the first day of the match, after the 10th over of Australia's innings was over, Kohli seemed to alter his walking direction and made an inappropriate shoulder bump into Konstas, who hit 60 off 65 balls on debut.
4th Test: Shastri Questions Team India on the Need for Two Spinners If Not Trusted
In India bowling out Australia for 474, with Steve Smith top-scoring with 140, left-arm spin all-rounder Jadeja picked 3-78 in 23 overs while off-spin all-rounder Sundar, brought in for Shubman Gill in the playing eleven, bowled only 15 overs and took 1-49. Both Jadeja and Sundar got to bowl only after 40 overs were done on day one's play.
4th Test: India Lose Rohit and Rahul as Smith's Century Leads Australia to 474
After Australia were bowled out for 474 in their first innings, Cummins made sure that Australia retained control of the match by taking out Rohit cheaply and then dismissing Rahul with a corker of a delivery at the stroke of tea.
Smith Joins Ponting and Bradman in Exclusive Test Milestone at MCG with 42nd Half-Century
Smith has now joined legendary batters Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman and Greg Chappell to register 10 or more 50-plus scores in Tests at the iconic venue.
Danish Kaneria Slams CT 25 Hybrid Model, Calls Critics 'Illiterate' and Pakistan 'Given a Lollipop'
The ICC executive board announced last week that India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue. Alongside, the PCB has been awarded hosting rights of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2028, where neutral venue arrangements will also apply.
Kohli to Face Fine for On-Field Altercation with Konstas at MCG
Reports from Cricbuzz and SEN Radio have said Kohli was handed these sanctions for deliberately making physical contact with Konstas, which was assessed by match referee Andy Pycroft.
Kohli and Konstas Clash at MCG; Debutant Claims Indian Star Accidentally Bumped Into Him
The brief confrontation occurred following the completion of the 10th over of the Australian innings, when players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders as they crossed across the pitch.
4th Test: Bumrah Keeps Battle Alive as Australia Reach 311/6 After Impressive Konstas Debut
If Konstas' gallant 60 off 65 balls had the near sell-out crowd of over 80,000 at the MCG enthralled during a humid morning session, Bumrah's (3/75 in 21 overs) deception of length to dismiss Travis Head (0) also had its takers as chants of 'Boom, Boom, Booooomraaaaaaah' reverberated through the stands.
BGT: Konstas Confident of Facing Bumrah Challenge Again, Aims to Keep Targeting
The 19-year-old Konstas played an entertaining knock of 60 off 65, taking on the Indian attack with his adventurous shots.
Watch | 4th Test: Kohli-Konstas Shoulder Collision May Be Scrutinized by ICC
The incident occurred after the 10th over when Kohli had the ball in hand and it seemed that he had altered his walking path to be in a shoulder collision with Konstas, who did not like it, and there were a few words exchanged between them.
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