Even a calm and composed Jasprit Bumrah lost his cool on Day 1 of the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 3, Friday. Bumrah displayed his fiery temperament during the closing stages of the fifth Test against Australia.
Sam Konstas, Jasprit Bumrah involve in heated exchange
Before firing with the ball, Bumrah made significant contribution with the bat as he scored a crucial 22 runs to help India reach a total of 185. Later, he roared with the ball to give India an early breakthrough on the last ball of the Day 1's play.
But what happened on the third last of the ball grabbed everyone's eyeballs Bumrah took his stance and was preparing himself to bowl to Usman Khawaja. Sam Konstas, at the non-striker's end, made a remark that did not sit well with the India's pace spearhead. Bumrah reacted by taking two steps forward, engaging in a heated exchange with Konstas.
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The umpires intervened to separate the players, but the incident clearly agitated Jasprit Bumrah. On the final ball of the day, he dismissed Australian opener Usman Khawaja and celebrated with great aggression.
Bumrah delivered a full-length delivery that was edged by Khawaja and safely caught by KL Rahul in the slips. However, it was not just the wicket that fueled the Indian team's emotions. They directed their attention towards the young Australian batter, Sam Konstas.
Virat Kohli's wild celebration after Usman Khawaja's wicket
As Bumrah dismissed Khawaja, the celebrations of Bumrah and Virat Kohli caught the eye of many. Kohli, positioned at the slips, moved towards Sam Konstas but maintained a distance, celebrating in front of him.
Following Khawaja's dismissal, Bumrah directed his attention towards Sam Konstas. Known for his composure, Bumrah surprisingly displayed a fiery demeanor. He fixed Konstas with an intense stare and let out a loud, aggressive yell. Konstas, appearing subdued, kept his head down and walked off the field.
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India will want Bumrah to fire with the ball on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. The on-field altercation between Bumrah and Sam Konstas will be a point of interest, as the usually composed Indian captain displayed a rare level of intensity. Notably, Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 31 scalps under his belt.
Bumrah's early breakthrough on Day 1 left Australia reeling at 9/1 while replying to India's lowly 185-run total.