Watch: Bumrah engages in heated argument with Konstas in final over. (Photo Source: Disney+ Hotstar)
The opening day of the fifth and final Test in Sydney ended in a dramatic fashion as India’s skipper Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja on the last ball of the day. Just as he picked the wicket, the pacer had a fiery stare at Australia’s opener Sam Konstas.
India, trailing the series 1-2, entered the Sydney Test with a point to prove. Stand-in skipper Bumrah led the side as Rohit Sharma rested for the New Year’s Test. The day began with India being bowled out for 185, thanks to a stellar performance by Scott Boland, who picked up four wickets. Rishabh Pant’s 40 was the only valuable knock. With Australia beginning their innings under the lights, India needed a breakthrough to end the day on a positive note.
Ahead of the penultimate ball of the final over of the day, Khawaja paused Bumrah mid run-up, leaving the pacer visibly irritated. Moments later, 19-year-old Sam Konstas, joined the incident with a heated exchange with Bumrah. The interaction prompted the on-field umpire to intervene to diffuse the situation.
On the final ball of the over, he bowled a fuller-length delivery that took the outside edge of Khawaja’s bat, as KL Rahul completed the catch at second slip. The Indian team jumped broke into a wild celebration, but Bumrah’s reaction grabbed significant attention as the veteran pacer turned towards Konstas and gave him a stare.
Fiery scenes in the final over at the SCG!
How’s that for a finish to Day One 👀#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/BAAjrFKvnQ
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 3, 2025
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Meanwhile, with this dismissal, the right-armer’s wicket tally went to 31 in nine innings. Though the visitors ended the day on a high note, they would look to take the same momentum forward the following day.
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